Walter Krebs

(March 17, 1900 Starrkirch (Solothurn) -
April 10, 1965 Bern)

 

"Schächenthaler"

 

Original Gouache on Paper

 

Swiss Artist Walter Krebs is known for his large format biblical and reglious images and stark alpine landscapes.

 

Portrait of a man from the Schaechental, the valley region in Uri formed by the Schächenriver. The inhabitants of Schächen, played an important roll in early Swiss history. William Tell was said to have been from the Schächental.

 

Dimensions: 71 X 81 cm

 

 

 

 

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