Artist

Johann Kaspar Füssli

Switzerland, 1743–1786

Johann Kaspar Füssli was a Switzerland artist.

Johann Kaspar Füssli was a Swiss figure active between 1743 and 1786, known for his work as a librarian, painter, and entomologist. Born into a family of artists, he was the child of the painter Johann Caspar Füssli and the sibling of the artist Henry Fuseli. His professional life bridged the visual arts and the study of insects, reflecting a diverse intellectual engagement within his era. While his contributions to entomology are noted, his connection to the artistic lineage of his father and brother remains a significant part of his documented identity.

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