Franz Gertsch
Franz Gertsch (born 8 March 1930) is a Swiss painter known for his large format hyperrealistic portraits.
Franz Gertsch | |
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 Franz Gertsch (2014) | |
| Born | 8 March 1930 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Hyperrealism |
Gertsch was born 1930 in Mörigen, Switzerland. Between 1947 and 1952 he studied with Max von Mühlenen and Hans Schwarzenbach in Bern. In 1972, he took part in the documenta 5 in Kassel with his painting "Medici". He is known for his realistic paintings and woodcuts.[1]
Exhibitions
- 2010 "10,000 Lives": Eighth Gwangju Biennale
- 2006 "Franz Gertsch: Holzschnitte" Albertina, Vienna
- 2003 "Franz Gertsch", Museum Folkwang, Essen
References
- "Franz Gertsch on art-report". Art-report.com. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
External links
- Biography
- Franz Gertsch Museum
- Franz Gertsch in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Museo Cantonale d'Arte, Lugano: Franz Gertsch
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