Waser, Anna (1678–1714)

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Waser, Anna (1678–1714)

Swiss painter. Name variations: Anna Wasser. Born Oct 1678 (some sources cite 1675 or 1676) in Zurich, Switzerland; died after a fall, Sept 20, 1714 (some sources cite 1713); studied in Berne.

Known for her portraits, flowers and miniatures, rendered a self-portrait at age 12; at 21, was appointed court painter to Count Solms; received commissions from Holland, Germany and England.

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