Max Hunziker

 

(1901 Zürich - 1976 Zürich)

 

Untitled

Original lithograph
Annotation and signature in the artist's hand in pencil as follows: an Herrn und Frau Fritz Gerber, XII. 1954, Gert und Max Hunziker. (Gift to Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Gerber in 1954 from the artist and his wife).

A Shepherd stands with his hand shading his eyes, surveying the landscape for his sheep. Possibly a refernece to Christ as the good shepherd. Red and Green leaves fall against a briliant cobalt blue background.

 

Dimensions: 32.5 X 41 cm

 

Max Hunziker

 

The Swiss art historian Adolf Reinle described Max Hunziker as a "Christian Surrealist." This Zurich born painter, graphic artist, and illustrator is perhaps best known internationally for his stained glass windows (including the three choir windows of the Johanneskirche in Bern).
Supported by the Winterthur philanthropist and art collector Georg Reinhard, Hunziker studied in Paris and southern France where he was influenced by Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse and Georges Rouault.
Hunziker's works imbue simple objects with poetic and religious symbolism.

 

 

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