Wilhelm Völker
Born in 1811.
Died in 1873.
Wilhelm Völker was a German artist recognised for his talents as a painter, draughtsman and writer. From 1853 onwards, he worked as a drawing teacher at the Kantonsschule in St. Gallen, where he contributed to the artistic education of his pupils. His career attests to a commitment to art education, although details of his œuvre and influence remain partly obscure.