Robert Gardelle

Robert Gardelle (* April 9, 1682 in Geneva, † March 7, 1766 ) was a Swiss painter and engraver.

Robert Gardelle came from a citizen of Geneva and artistic family. His brother was Daniel Gardelle. In Kassel he met the Hessian and later Prussian diplomat Gustav von Mardefeld know, who sent him to Berlin for further training. This he continued in Paris with Nicolas de Largillière. Gardelle painted primarily portraits of Geneva, Vaud and Bernese society.

Works

• Historical Museum Bern
• Jegenstorf Castle