Johann Caspar Lavater (1741-1801) is considered to be one of the most important people of the 18th century. He covers the crucial fields of the European academic culture with his oeuvres, his correspondence and his art collection. The preacher, author and physiognomist was know by and friends with the most important exponents within culture, politics and society and contributed substantially to establishing Zurich in the cultural environment and literary discourse.
The collection Johann Caspar Lavater was founded in 2012 and is located in today's Lavaterhaus in the heart of the historic district in Zurich. Tours and events give an insight into the life, work and activities of the famous theologist and one of the most important representatives of the intellectual Zurich during the 18thcentury.
The collection gives insight into the life, work and activities of the famous theologist, author and physiognomist as well as the intellectual Zurich and Europe of the 18th century via tours and events.
