In 1948, he was a competitor in the 1948 Summer Olympics' painting competitions. Do you want to know more about this open collection? Content. 1960-1969 20" x 27", matted and framed under glass overall . askART, an artist directory with millions of worldwide artists' paintings and art - Auction records and results, artwork prices, valuations, signatures, ... Hans Erni was active/lived in Switzerland. Aug 24, 2019 - Explore Sarah Bale's board "Hans Erni" on Pinterest. Erni was commissioned by the Lucerne Museum Fine Arts to organize an exhibit about Pablo Picasso. [6][7] Between 1950 and 1952 he participated to exhibitions in Latin America. Swiss painter, designer and sculptor, born 21 February 1909 in Lucerne, Switzerland and died 21 March 2015 in Lucerne, Switzerland. The Spanish artist remained grateful for that opportunity to show his art in Switzerland. The exhibition it houses documents the oeuvre and craftsmanship of the artist Hans Erni (1909-2015) and provides insights into a unique body of work and a life engaged with contemporary historical, cultural, technical and ecological themes. In 1960 he organized with Alfred Pauletto, Celestino Piatti, Hugo Wetli and Kurt Wirth an exhibition in Olten about graphic design and painting. His sister, Maria Strebi-Erni (January 14, 1907 – January 29, 2014), died at the age of 107. On 10 January 2009 he received the SwissAward for lifetime accomplishment. Hans Erni (February 21, 1909 – March 21, 2015) was a Swiss graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor. Your email address will not be published. Hans Erni was born in 1909. The Hans Erni Museum, situated in the grounds of the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, contains a large collection of artwork, he also designed ceramics and theatre costumes and sets. On 15 September 1979 the Swiss Museum of Transport opened a large personal collection of Erni's works. In 1948, he was a competitor in the 1948 Summer Olympics' painting competitions. 73 black-and-white, This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 09:54. Ramuz, C.F. He is known for having illustrated postage stamps, his lithographs for the Swiss Red Cross, his participation on the Olympic Committee as well as his activism. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists! Born in 1909, Hans Erni passed away in 2015. He participated to the 1964 Documenta exhibition in Kassel, in the graphic design department.[8][9]. On this website, private collectors of works by the Swiss artist Hans Erni publish high quality photographs of their unique originals. 1909) Three Graces. Erni was very interested in sport and received the United States Sports Academy award of sport artist of the year in 1989. In 1936 Erni started to work with abstract art. [10] View Hans Erni’s 2,386 artworks on artnet. The Hans Erni Museum is on the premises of the Swiss Museum of Transport. Lausanne: André et Pierre Gonin, [1960]. Hans Erni (Luzern, 21 februari 1909 – aldaar, 21 maart 2015) was een Zwitsers kunstschilder en beeldhouwer.. Biografie. View Hans Erni’s 2,363 artworks on artnet. Hans Erni attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Lucerne in 1927–28, which was followed by further stays in Paris and Berlin. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. Hans ERNI (1909-2015) (Switzerland) is an artist born in 1909 The oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a drawing-watercolor sold in 1985, at William Doyle, and the most recent auction result is a print-multiple sold in 2020. Click the FOLLOW button to be the first to know about this artist's upcoming lots, sold lots, exhibitions and articles FOLLOW. 1970-1979 He studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris. From private collection (Switzerland). 1993. Originals before 1950 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-2015 ° Lithographs. He has designed countless lithographs, over 300 posters and several murals, including work for the Swiss Red Cross, the International Olympic Committee, the UNO and UNESCO, plus many private and public companies. Artworks. From 1940 to 1945 he was a soldier in the Swiss army and was engaged as a camouflage painter because of his experience with large-size murals. The Spanish artist remained grateful for that opportunity to show his art in Switzerland. However, Erni was never a member of any political party. Items relating to the Lucerne artist Hans Erni are officially available here in our shop. Required fields are marked *. [3] His 1939 works and first major public success was a mural titled Switzerland: "Vacation Land of the People" was commissioned and displayed for the national exhibition in Zürich. Browse our selection of books, porcelain, watches and scarves. Hans Erni. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. FOLLOW. Erni werd in 1909 in Luzern geboren. I will then contact the collectors and ask them if they want to contribute to your exhibition. … Hans Erni was a Swiss artist who worked as graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor. Hans Erni is known for Painting. Hans Erni was a Swiss Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1909. Between 1950 and 1952 he participated to exhibitio… Tell us More. Hans Erni was a Swiss painter, muralist, and graphic designer known for his government- and institution-commissioned works. Follow Artist (1909-2015) Aliases: Hans (1909) Erni, François Grècque. Here you can find more information. Your email address will not be published. In his career, he realized about 300 posters and several murals — including for the 1980 Salon international de l'automobile, Red Cross, IOC, United Nations and ICAO. Please tell me – via the contact form – which work you are interested in and I will ask the collector if he wants to contact you or if he prefers to remain anonymous. Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. Hans Erni (February 21, 1909 – March 21, 2015) was a Swiss graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor.. Born in Lucerne, the third of eight siblings, to a cabin cruiser engineer, he studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris and later in Berlin, and admired artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. He did the art for Swiss bank notes, in the 1940s but, after the notes were already printed they were never published, because a member of the State Council of Lucerne criticized that Erni was deemed as a communist. (Matthias Frehner in the NZZ of March 23, 2015), Originals before 1950 In 1927 he studied at the Lucerne School of Arts and Crafts then briefly attended the Académie Julian in Paris. There is a Swiss composer with the same name, Hans Erni (2). Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Hans Erni was in Martigny Monday morning to inaugurate stained glass windows he drew. Hans Erni (Swiss, b. View Hans (1909) Erni biographical information, artworks upcoming at auction, and sale prices from our price archives. After a stay in Mauritania and Guinea he painted African topics. Hans Erni (1909-2015), Artist and centenarian. This is an excellent occasion to look back at the development of his art and of how it was perceived during such a long activity. Hans Erni was born in 1909 in Lucerne (Switzerland) as the third child of eight siblings. I would like to organize an exihibition with some works of your collection. Please Like other favourites! They had one daughter, artist Simone Fornara Erni. by Hans Erni pencil, 2000 NPG 6536. Tempera on paper (41.5 x 20.5 cm). In 1936 Erni started to work with abstract art. Born in Lucerne, the third of eight siblings, to a cabin cruiser engineer, he studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris and later in Berlin,[1] and admired artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.[2]. [11], "artnet News Interviews 105-Year-Old Hans Erni", "Maria Strebi-Erni, Luzern (1907 - 2014)", Hans Erni Museum within the Swiss Museum of Transport, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hans_Erni&oldid=992259158, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing translation from German Wikipedia, Articles with German-language sources (de), Articles with French-language sources (fr), Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with CINII identifiers, Wikipedia articles with RKDartists identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SIKART identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with Trove identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Artist of 1 portrait. Their work was featured in exhibitions at the Mills College Art Museum and the Galerie Carzaniga Basel.Hans Erni's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $50 USD to $56,820 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. See more ideas about drawings, artist, painting. Lithograph on paper, signed in pencil at the lower right, numbered 69/200 at the lower left, the image size . Erni attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Lucerne in 1927-28, which was followed by further stays in Paris and Berlin. HANS ERNI - 100. Born in Luzerne, Switzerland in 1909, Hans Erni died at the advanced age of 105 years. Hans Erni (February 21, 1909 – March 21, 2015) was a Swiss graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor. Or do you own original works by Hans Erni and would you like to make them accessible to a broader audience? 1950-1959 September, 10 2020 ACTIVITY 7 Alerts. See available prints and multiples, works on paper, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist. 1980-1989 Can you help me? He also spent a year in Berlin where he met Kathe Kollwitz and Max Slevogt and became aware of the rising struggle between the Left and the National Socialists. The Artist. ° Artists Ivo Beucker, Jean Bertholle, Clivia Calder, Eliot Duval, and Carl-Axel Beijbom are of the same generation.. Further Biographical Context for Hans Erni. Is it possible to visit a collector in order to enjoy the originals? Hi Elena, thanks for your question! 7. Like voting is closed. How can I contact a collector? Hans Erni was a Swiss painter, muralist, and graphic designer known for his government- and institution-commissioned works. Erni died on March 21, 2015, aged 106. Home Artist Hans Erni . However his participation in the Biennale of São Paulo was not authorized by Federal Councillor Philipp Etter. He illustrated about 200 books and created 90 postage stamps and 25 medals. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre lithographié et gravé de Hans Erni. From 1940 to 1945 he was a soldier in the Swiss army and was engaged as a camouflage painter because of his experience with large-size murals. Hans Erni "Untitled Lithograph 1970" Follow Artist Add to Watchlist Limited Edition Print: Lithograph on Paper Size: 24x36 in | 61x91 cm Edition: From the edition of 152 Framed without Glass: Wood Frame Hand Signed: Lower Right in Pencil Hans Erni. Please tell me – via the contact form – which work you are interested in and I will ask the collector if he wants to contact you or if he prefers to remain anonymous. At almost 103 years old, the Swiss artist paid tribute to the wife of his recently deceased friend Leonard Gianadda. His first wife, Gertrud Bohnert, had died in a horse-riding accident. Hans Erni [Swiss Abstract Painter, 1909-2015] Guide to pictures of works by Hans Erni in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Hi Peter, thanks for your question! Very nice collection, thanks! View over 1666 Hans Erni artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices. Hans Erni was a Swiss graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor. With his second wife, Doris, he had a son and two daughters. Hans Erni was born in 1909 and grew up during the 1920s and was influenced by the artistic atmosphere of the time. Hans Erni: 27 exhibitions from Feb 1935 - May 2014, exhibition venues worldwide of artist Hans Erni, Exhibition History, Summary of artist-info.com records, Solo/Group Exhibitions, Visualization, Biography, Artist-Portfolio, Artwork Offers, Artwork Requests, Exhibition Announcements 326 copies signed by author and artist. 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