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"Born Switzerland: A Tapestry of Artistic Heritage and Cultural Influences" Switzerland, a land renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Portrait of Carl Philipp Fohr, 1818. Creator: Samuel Amsler (German, born Switzerland, 1791-1849)

Portrait of Carl Philipp Fohr, 1818. Creator: Samuel Amsler (German, born Switzerland, 1791-1849)
Portrait of Carl Philipp Fohr, 1818

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Pilate Washing Hands Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi

Pilate Washing Hands Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
Pilate Washing His Hands, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi, c. 1503, Urs Graf, the Elder (Swiss, 1485-1527/28), published by Johann Knobloch (German, born Switzerland, died 1528), Switzerland

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Balcony Four Evangelists Palazzo Agnusdio Venice

Balcony Four Evangelists Palazzo Agnusdio Venice
Balcony of the Four Evangelists, Palazzo Agnusdio, Venice; Carlo Ponti (Italian, born Switzerland, about 1823 - 1893); Venice, Italy; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Facade large building archway Domenico Bresolin

Facade large building archway Domenico Bresolin
Facade of large building with archway; Domenico Bresolin (Italian, active Venice, Italy 1850s), and Carlo Ponti (Italian, born Switzerland, about 1823 - 1893); Venice, Veneto

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Palazzo Pefaro Carlo Ponti Italian born Switzerland

Palazzo Pefaro Carlo Ponti Italian born Switzerland
Palazzo Pefaro; Carlo Ponti (Italian, born Switzerland, about 1823 - 1893); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Campanile dis Marco Venice Carlo Ponti Italian

Campanile dis Marco Venice Carlo Ponti Italian
Campanile di S. Marco, Venice; Carlo Ponti (Italian, born Switzerland, about 1823 - 1893); about 1870; Albumen silver print

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Spring Narrow Gorge Quell einer Felsschlucht

Spring Narrow Gorge Quell einer Felsschlucht
Spring in a Narrow Gorge (Quell in einer Felsschlucht); Arnold Bocklin (German, born Switzerland, 1827 - 1901); Italy; 1881; Oil on canvas; 84.5 × 59.4 cm (33 1, 4 × 23 3, 8 in.)

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Rialto Venice Attributed Carlo Ponti Italian

Rialto Venice Attributed Carlo Ponti Italian
Rialto. Venice; Attributed to Carlo Ponti (Italian, born Switzerland, about 1823 - 1893); Venice, Italy; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Memorial Portrait Carl Philipp Fohr 1818 Samuel Amsler

Memorial Portrait Carl Philipp Fohr 1818 Samuel Amsler
Memorial Portrait of Carl Philipp Fohr, 1818. Samuel Amsler (German, born Switzerland, 1791-1849), after Carl Barth (German, 1787-1853). Engraving; plate: 14.8 x 11.6 cm (5 13/16 x 4 9/16 in.)

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Sketch Felix Klee 1908 Ink wash paper bordered

Sketch Felix Klee 1908 Ink wash paper bordered
Sketch, Felix Klee, 1908, Ink wash, paper, bordered, ink, mounted, cardboard, 12 7/8, 9, 32.7, 25.1 cm, Drawings, Paul, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Birds Swooping Down Arrows 1919 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Birds Swooping Down Arrows 1919 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Birds Swooping Down, Arrows, 1919, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, gesso, paper mounted, cardboard, 9 5/8, 12, 24.4, 32.1 cm, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Un, poilu, a, Petain, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen

Drawings Prints, Print, Un, poilu, a, Petain, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Drawings and Prints, Print, Un poilu a Petain, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, French (born Switzerland), Lausanne 1859-1923 Paris, Steinlen, Theophile-Alexandre, 1859, 1923, 1916, 1916

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Municipal Jewel 1917 Watercolor gouache graphite

Municipal Jewel 1917 Watercolor gouache graphite
Municipal Jewel, 1917, Watercolor, gouache, graphite, gesso, paper mounted, cardboard, 6 5/8, 10 1/4, 16.8, 26 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Yellow Harbor 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Yellow Harbor 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Yellow Harbor, 1921, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 15 5/8, 22 3/8, 39.7, 56.8 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Angel Applicant 1939 Gouache ink graphite paper mounted

Angel Applicant 1939 Gouache ink graphite paper mounted
Angel Applicant, 1939, Gouache, ink, graphite, paper mounted, cardboard, 25 3/4, 17 1/2, 65.4, 44.5 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, seems

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Structural I 1924 Gouache cardboard bordered

Structural I 1924 Gouache cardboard bordered
Structural I, 1924, Gouache, cardboard, bordered, ink, mounted, 16 3/4, 10 5/8, 42.5, 27 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102761

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Rough-Cut Head 1935 Ink wash graphite paper mounted

Rough-Cut Head 1935 Ink wash graphite paper mounted
Rough-Cut Head, 1935, Ink wash, graphite, paper mounted, cardboard, 14 7/8, 10, 37.8, 27.6 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Monuments G 1929 Gypsum watercolor canvas 27 3 / 8

Monuments G 1929 Gypsum watercolor canvas 27 3 / 8
Monuments, G, 1929, Gypsum, watercolor, canvas, 27 3/8, 19 7/8, 1 1/4, 69.5, 50.5, 3.2 cm, Paintings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, Shortly, return

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Pathos Fertility 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Pathos Fertility 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Pathos, Fertility, 1921, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper, bordered, ink, mounted, verso, lithograph, Paul Rohrbach, 20 1/8, 15 7/8, 51.1, 40.3 cm, Drawings, Klee, German

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Untitled 1914 Watercolor paper mounted cardboard

Untitled 1914 Watercolor paper mounted cardboard
Untitled, 1914, Watercolor, paper mounted, cardboard, 6 1/8, 15.6, 15.6 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102735

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Little Hope 1938 Plaster watercolor burlap mounted

Little Hope 1938 Plaster watercolor burlap mounted
Little Hope, 1938, Plaster, watercolor, burlap mounted, cardboard, 18 1/8, 20 3/8, 46, 51.8 cm, Paintings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Window Display Lingerie 1922 Watercolor ink paper

Window Display Lingerie 1922 Watercolor ink paper
Window Display, Lingerie, 1922, Watercolor, ink, paper, bordered, mounted, cardboard, 21 1/8, 14 3/8, 53.7, 36.5 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Ass Esel 1925 Lithograph plate 9 7 / 16 x 5 3 / 4 inches

Ass Esel 1925 Lithograph plate 9 7 / 16 x 5 3 / 4 inches
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Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Bird Landscape 1925 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Bird Landscape 1925 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Bird Landscape, 1925, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 16 1/2, 22 5/8, 41.9, 57.5 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Tale la Hoffmann, 1921, Watercolor, graphite, transferred printing ink, paper bordered

Tale la Hoffmann, 1921, Watercolor, graphite, transferred printing ink, paper bordered, metallic foil, mounted, cardboard, 15 7/8, 12 5/8, 40.3, 32.1 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Pour, les, Familles, Dispersees, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen

Drawings Prints, Print, Pour, les, Familles, Dispersees, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Drawings and Prints, Print, Pour les Familles Dispersees, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, French (born Switzerland), Lausanne 1859-1923 Paris, Steinlen, Theophile-Alexandre, 1859, 1923, 1915

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Under Water 1927 Ink paper mounted cardboard

Under Water 1927 Ink paper mounted cardboard
Under Water, 1927, Ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 19 3/4, 24 7/8, 50.2, 63.2 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102768

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Saint Inner Light Die Helige vom inner Licht

Saint Inner Light Die Helige vom inner Licht
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Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Portrait Yellow Man 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Portrait Yellow Man 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Portrait, Yellow Man, 1921, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 23 1/8, 16 1/2, 58.7, 41.9 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Modern Contemporary Art, Vase, Designer, Jean Dunand, French, born Switzerland, Lancy

Modern Contemporary Art, Vase, Designer, Jean Dunand, French, born Switzerland, Lancy
Modern and Contemporary Art, Vase, Designer, Jean Dunand, French (born Switzerland), Lancy 1877-1942 Paris, Dunand, Jean, French, born Switzerland, 1877, 1942, ca. 1920

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Tower Orange Green 1922 Watercolor ink graphite

Tower Orange Green 1922 Watercolor ink graphite
Tower, Orange, Green, 1922, Watercolor, ink, graphite, paper, bordered, mounted, cardboard, 15 3/4, 10 1/8, 40, 25.7 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Suspended Fruit 1921 Watercolor graphite paper mounted

Suspended Fruit 1921 Watercolor graphite paper mounted
Suspended Fruit, 1921, Watercolor, graphite, paper mounted, green paper, mounted, cardboard, 12 1/4, 7 7/8, 31.1, 20 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Miraculous Landing 112! 1920 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Miraculous Landing 112! 1920 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Miraculous Landing, 112!, 1920, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 12 1/4, 15, 31.1, 38.1 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Colorful Architecture 1917 Gouache paper mounted

Colorful Architecture 1917 Gouache paper mounted
Colorful Architecture, 1917, Gouache, paper mounted, cardboard, 10 1/4, 7 7/8, 26, 20 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102739

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Episode Kairouan 1920 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Episode Kairouan 1920 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Episode, Kairouan, 1920, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 9 1/4, 12 3/8, 23.5, 31.4 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: View Fortress 1925 Sprayed watercolor transferred printing ink

View Fortress 1925 Sprayed watercolor transferred printing ink
View, Fortress, 1925, Sprayed watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 11, 15 7/8, 27.9, 40.3 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Junkerngasse Bern 1893 Graphite paper mounted

Junkerngasse Bern 1893 Graphite paper mounted
Junkerngasse, Bern, 1893, Graphite, paper mounted, paper, 3, 5 1/4, 7.6, 13.3 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102731

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Untitled 1914 Watercolor ink paper mounted cardboard

Untitled 1914 Watercolor ink paper mounted cardboard
Untitled, 1914, Watercolor, ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 7 1/2, 8 1/4, 19.1, 21 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102734

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Lady Inclining Head 1919 Watercolor transferred printing ink

Lady Inclining Head 1919 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Lady Inclining, Head, 1919, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 12 3/4, 9, 32.4, 24.8 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Drawings Prints, Programme, Casino de Paris, Dimanche, 43053, 1915, Matinee Extraordinaire

Drawings Prints, Programme, Casino de Paris, Dimanche, 43053, 1915, Matinee Extraordinaire
Drawings and Prints, Programme for Casino de Paris Dimanche 14 Nov. 1915 Matinee Extraordinaire, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, French (born Switzerland), Lausanne 1859-1923 Paris, Steinlen

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Small Portrait Girl Yellow 1925 Gypsum oil canvas

Small Portrait Girl Yellow 1925 Gypsum oil canvas
Small Portrait, Girl, Yellow, 1925, Gypsum, oil, canvas, 9 3/8, 8, 23.8, 21.3 cm, Paintings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102764

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Girl Mourning 1939 Gouache pastel charcoal paper mounted

Girl Mourning 1939 Gouache pastel charcoal paper mounted
Girl, Mourning, 1939, Gouache, pastel, charcoal, paper mounted, cardboard, 26 1/8, 19 3/4, 66.4, 50.2 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Town 1915 Watercolor paper mounted cardboard

Town 1915 Watercolor paper mounted cardboard
Town, 1915, Watercolor, paper mounted, cardboard, 9 3/4, 12 3/8, 24.8, 31.4 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102736

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Hoffmannesque Scene Hofmanneske Szene 1921 Lithograph

Hoffmannesque Scene Hofmanneske Szene 1921 Lithograph
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Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Collection Figurines 1926 Oil canvas 10 1 / 2 9 3 / 4

Collection Figurines 1926 Oil canvas 10 1 / 2 9 3 / 4
Collection, Figurines, 1926, Oil, canvas, 10 1/2, 9 3/4, 26.7, 24.8 cm, Paintings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102767

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Libido Forest 1917 Watercolor gesso fabric mounted

Libido Forest 1917 Watercolor gesso fabric mounted
Libido, Forest, 1917, Watercolor, gesso, fabric mounted, cardboard, 7 1/8, 10, 18.1, 25.4 cm, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, 8, AM170720 102740

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Understands 1934 Oil gypsum canvas 21 1 / 4 x 16

Understands 1934 Oil gypsum canvas 21 1 / 4 x 16
Understands, 1934, Oil, gypsum, canvas, 21 1/4 x 16, 54 40.6 cm, Paintings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940, Muralto-Locarno, squared, circle, abstracted head, Klee

Background imageBorn Switzerland Collection: Tomcat Turf 1919 Watercolor gouache oil gesso

Tomcat Turf 1919 Watercolor gouache oil gesso
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"Born Switzerland: A Tapestry of Artistic Heritage and Cultural Influences" Switzerland, a land renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has birthed numerous talented individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. From artists to architects, their works reflect the diverse influences that shaped their creative journeys. In 1818, Samuel Amsler captured the essence of Carl Philipp Fohr in his portrait. Fohr's talent as an artist was nurtured in Switzerland before he ventured beyond its borders. Similarly, Felix Klee's sketch from 1908 showcases the ink wash technique that epitomizes Swiss artistic expression. The religious iconography depicted in "Pilate Washing Hands Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi" highlights the influence of Christianity on Swiss art. Meanwhile, the Four Evangelists adorning Palazzo Agnusdio's balcony in Venice pay homage to both Italian and Swiss architectural styles. Domenico Bresolin's large building archway facade stands as a testament to Swiss craftsmanship abroad while Carlo Ponti's Palazzo Pefaro exemplifies his Italian-Swiss roots blending seamlessly into architecture. Carlo Ponti's Campanile dis Marco further demonstrates his mastery over architectural design with a touch of Italian flair amidst Venetian splendor. Nature also plays a significant role in Swiss artistry; evidenced by "Spring Narrow Gorge Quell einer Felsschlucht, " capturing nature's raw beauty within narrow gorges. Venice continues to inspire artists like Carlo Ponti whose Rialto artwork is attributed to him — showcasing his ability to capture the city's enchanting spirit through paintbrush strokes. The memorial portrait of Carl Philipp Fohr by Samuel Amsler serves as a poignant reminder of how these two artists' paths intertwined across time and space.