Ernst Frick

Ernst Frick (1881-1956) was a Swiss restaurant owner and uncle of the renowned artist Paul Klee. He ran a café-restaurant in Bern where Klee spent time during his childhood, drawing inspiration from the surroundings. Frick's establishment, known for its vaulted cellars, served as a creative space for Klee, who would sketch on the marble tables, fostering his early artistic inclinations. Although primarily known as a businessman, Frick's connection to Klee highlights the familial ties that influenced the artist's development.