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Anna Maria Waser
Anna Maria Waser: A Pioneering Swiss Painter Early Life and Training Born: October 16, 1678, in Zurich, Switzerland. Anna Maria Waser came from a family that valued education and the arts, fostering her early interest in painting despite societal norms. Her initial artistic training began with Johannes Sulzer in Winterthur, laying the foundation for her future development. At the age of fourteen, she moved to Bern to study und
er the guidance of Joseph Werner, a leading Swiss painter. Artistic Development and Career Waser’s time in Werner's workshop was unique, as she was the only female student among her male peers. This provided invaluable opportunities for honing her skills. She quickly demonstrated exceptional talent, evident in early works like her Self-Portrait at the Age of Twelve (1691), showcasing confidence and mastery. In 1699, a signific…
