Gabriel Lory the Younger (1784–1846), also known as Mathias Gabriel Lori, was son of the painter Gabriel Lory the Elder. Born in Bern, he received his lessons in art from his father. In 1797 he moved with him to Herisau, where he assisted him with his projects, and in 1805 they travelled to Neuchâtel, where he helped his father edit the Voyage pittoresque de Genève à Milan par le Simplon. It was there that he made friends with the painter Maximilien de Meuron, who he accompanied on trips to Paris and Italy.
In 1812 he married Henriette-Louise de Meuron von Orbe, a relative of his friend. Soon, he was able to find a position as a teacher in Neuchâtel, while Henriette acted as his publisher. He also made the acquaintance of the banker, Count Frédéric de Pourtalès, who became his new travelling partner on his excursions to Italy.
In 1832 he settled permanently in Bern and became a member of the local artists' society, although he continued to travel throughout Switzerland and Italy. Together with César Henri Montvert (1784–1848), he published several works depicting traditional Swiss costumes and views of the Bernese Oberland.
