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Louis (Ludwig) de Wette was born in Berlin and became a doctor in Basel in Switzerland. In 1837 he visited the USA and Canada and published an account of his journey. Between 1851 and 1884 Ludwig occupied official positions as medical officer to the city of Basel, maintained a private medical practice, and taught at Basel University, specialising in forensic medicine. In his time as medical officer, major epidemics broke out in Basel (cholera in 1855, typhoid in 1865–1867, several smallpox outbreaks). He was a promoter of vaccination, introduced vaccination of animals into Switzerland, and founded a vaccine institute. He published papers on the necessity of autopsies, cholera quarantine, sewage works, and other subjects. The portrait is painted by his wife.
Title
Louis (Ludwig) de Wette, Physician of Basel
Date
1843
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 74.5 x W 60.3 cm (E)
Accession number
45864i
Acquisition method
purchased at Stevens' auction house, London, 1928
Work type
Painting
