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Albrecht Samuel Anker (1 April 1831 – 16 July 1910) was a Swiss painter and illustrator who has been called the "national painter" of Switzerland because of his enduringly popular depictions of 19th-century Swiss social life. [1] [2] Life. Albert Anker, Still life Tea service.
Learn about Albrecht Anker, the "national painter" of Switzerland who depicted 19th-century village life in realistic and affirmative style. Explore his biography, artworks, awards and influences on Wikiart.org.
- Swiss
- April 1, 1831
- Ins, Switzerland
- July 16, 1910
Albert Anker (1831- 1910), without a doubt the most popular swiss painter. His portraits of children and the elderly from his place of origin, Ins, are unforgettable. Less renowmed is his work accomplished in Paris, his Fayences and spontanious sketches.
- Swiss
- Schreibender Knabe, 1908. Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer. Est. 150,000–200,000 CHF.
- Portrait à la tasse. Sale Date: February 13, 2024. Auction Closed.
- Reading the Bible, 1877. Sale Date: December 1, 2023. Auction Closed.
- Grandmother at her bible, 1907. Sale Date: December 1, 2023. Auction Closed.
Jul 6, 2024 · Though little-known outside his home country, Albert Anker is one of Switzerland’s best-loved and best-known artists. Prints of his oil paintings of children are staples on calendars and in ...
Albert Anker (1831–1910) is regarded as one of Switzerland’s most famous artists, renowned for his meticulously detailed, idealized depictions of traditional rural communities. In addition to his work as an artist, he held official posts at municipal, canton, and also federal level.
Albert Anker left an immense heritage of artwork, thoughts, objects and cultural testimony. About 800 oil paintings, about the same number of aquarelles and countless drawings and scetches are preserved in public and private collections.
