Gabriel Lory The Younger
Gabriel Lory the Younger, also known as Mathias Gabriel Lori (21 June 1784, Bern - 25 August 1846, Bern), was a Swiss landscape painter, etcher, watercolorist and illustrator. His father was the painter, Gabriel Lory the Elder. Biography He received his lessons in art from his father. In 1797, he moved with him to Herisau, where he assisted him with his projects. In 1805, he travelled with him again; this time to Neuchâtel, where he helped him edit the ''Voyage pittoresque de Genève à Milan par le Simplon''. It was there that he made friends with the painter, Maximilien de Meuron, who he accompanied on trips to Paris and Italy. In 1812, he married Henriette-Louise de Meuron von Orbe, a relative of his friend. Soon, he was able to find a position as a teacher in Neuchâtel, for the city schools, while Henriette acted as his publisher. He also made the acquaintance of the banker, Count , who became his new travelling partner on his excursions to Italy. Both of their children ...
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