Switzerland
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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…
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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…
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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…