Cuno Amiet, born on May 28, 1868 in Solothurn, Switzerland, devoted his entire life to art. His artistic career took him from the Munich Academy of Fine Arts to the Académie Julian in Paris, and his friendship with Giovanni Giacometti enriched his training. Inspired by masters such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh, Amiet adopted Divisionism after his stay at Pont-Aven in Brittany.

In Switzerland, he met Ferdinand Hodler, and together they influenced the Jugendstil movement. A member of the "Die Brücke" group from 1906, Amiet became a major figure after Hodler's death in 1918.

A colorful palette and a rich heritage

A versatile artist, Cuno Amiet was a pioneer of modern art. His works, centered on winter themes, fruit and gardens, number over 4,000 paintings, including around 1,000 portraits. His colorful palette and loose painting technique set him apart, testifying to a career spanning more than 70 years.

Despite the loss of 51 major works in the Munich fire of 1931, Amiet persisted, and his career remains impressive. His works, regularly exhibited, have been auctioned with prices ranging from $26 to $1,485,523, depending on size and medium.

Acclaim and Eminent Positions

Cuno Amiet enjoys a solid reputation in Switzerland, both with the public and critics. His involvement in the Swiss Federal Art Commission and his role in the Gottfried Keller Foundation bear witness to his influence in the art world. Although the fire in Munich was a major blow, Amiet continues to receive acclaim and recognition.

Recognizing Cuno Amiet's signature

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