Swiss

The Breathtaking View from Lake Lucerne: An Artistic Exploration

Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, Lake Lucerne offers views that have inspired artists, poets, and travelers alike for centuries. Surrounded…
Biography: Ferdinand Hodler

Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was a Swiss painter who made significant contributions to the development of…
Biography: Giovanni Giacometti

Giovanni Giacometti, born on March 7, 1868, in Stampa, Switzerland, was a Swiss painter and father of renowned sculptors Alberto and…
Biography: Louise-Catherine Breslau

Louise-Catherine Breslau, born on December 6, 1856, in Munich, Germany, emerged as a prominent Swiss-born portrait painter, celebrated for her ability…
Biography: Fritz Zuber-Bühler

Fritz Zuber-Bühler, a Swiss academic painter known for his enchanting depictions of young women and children, was born on June 15,…
Inspiration: “Jaune Femme au Foulard Jaune,” by Félix Vallotton

In 1887 Vallotton presented two portraits at the Salon, the Portrait de Félix Jasinski and Les Parents de l’artiste, which demonstrated his skill but…
Inspiration: “La Chevelure Blonde,” by Félix Vallotton

Vallotton was born into a conservative middle-class family in Lausanne, the third of four children. His father owned a pharmacy, and later…
Biography: Albert Anker

Albert Anker (1831–1910) was a Swiss painter and illustrator known for his detailed and emotive depictions of everyday life. He was…
Biography: Urs Graf

Urs Graf (c. 1485–1529) was a Swiss Renaissance artist and one of the most notable engravers of his time. Born in…