Albert Anker
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Albrecht Samuel Anker (April 1, 1831 – July 16, 1910) was a Swiss painter and illustrator who has been called the "national painter" of Switzerland because of his enduringly popular depictions of 19th-century Swiss social life.[1][2]
Swiss painter and illustrator
Albert (Albrecht) Samuel Anker | |
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 Self-portrait in profile, left (1891) Watercolours, 16.3 × 12.7 cm | |
| Born | April 1, 1831 (1831-04) |
| Died | July 16, 1910(1910-07-16) (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Anna Rüfli |
| Children | Louise, Marie, Maurice and Cécile |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Anker, Marianne |