Hans Erni attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Lucerne in 1927–28, which was followed by further stays in Paris and Berlin. In 1933–34, he joined the artist's group Abstraction-Création in Paris, where he also met artists like Hans Arp, Alexander Calder and Wassily Kandinsky. In the 1930–40s, Erni was very successful with fresco painting, a medium the artist deeply preferred because of its impact on society. In 1950, he created his first ceramic works and discovered lithography as another central technique of his future artistic output. In 1972, Erni set up his studio in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, but he continued to be active in Lucerne, where he was born and obtained personal museum spaces. He was awarded numerous prizes, including the UN Peace Medal Award. His works have been internationally exhibited, including shows in Chicago, New Delhi, Funabashi and Milan. Erni’s artistic output comprises, for instance, around 300 posters, numerous frescoes, around 200 illustrations for books, drawings and various designs for approximately 90 stamps.
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
Faces, Contemporary Abstract Portrait, Oil on Canvas, 20th Century
By Pierre Henry 1
Located in Genève, GE
This captivating artwork presents an enigmatic portrait fused with a collage of abstract elements. The subtly sketched face emerges from a swirling interplay of earthy colors and lay...
Canvas, Oil
Face Oil Painting on Canvas, French School, Mid-20th Century, Framed
By Sylvain Vigny 1
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 56.5 x 66 x 2.2 cm
Oil
Portrait de Femme, Mixed Media on Paper, Signed 1919, Symbolist Style
By Édouard Morerod
Located in Genève, GE
This mixed media on paper portrait, signed Morerod and dated 1919, reflects the refined artistic sensibility characteristic of the early 20th century, bridging academic draftsmanship...
Charcoal, Crayon, Pastel
Portrait of a woman
By Henri Fehr
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Dimension with frame : 49.5 x 40.5 x 3.5 cm This captivating work depicts the face of a woman with delicate, slightly blurred features, creating an aura of mystery. The...
Watercolor, Gouache
Expression Oil Painting on Canvas, 20th Century, Unframed, 42x49.5 cm
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Oil
Pouting
By Henri Fehr
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Golden wooden frame with glass pane 84.5 x 65.5 x 3.5 cm
Charcoal, Crayon
original lithograph
By Hans Erni
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Executed by Hans Erni in 1970 for the "Dames des Décans" deluxe book portfolio. There were 324 copies of the book issued, but this impression was apart f...
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Hans Erni
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1967 at the atelier Mourlot for the Hans Erni "Réflexions simples sur le corps" deluxe book portfolio. Size: 16 3/4 x 24 1/2 inches (425 x 630...
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Hans Erni
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Executed by Hans Erni in 1970 for the "Dames des Décans" deluxe book portfolio. There were 324 copies of the book issued, but this impression was apart f...
Lithograph
Le Peintre et son Modele (The painter and His Model)
By Hans Erni
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Hans Erni (Swiss, 1909-2015) Title: "Le Peintre et son Modele" (The Painter and His Model) Year: Circa 1960 Medium: Color lithograph Edition: Numbered 83/200 in pencil Pa...
Lithograph
"Man, Twice Told", Important Painting by Erni w/ Male Nude and Profile, 1965
By Hans Erni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Hans Erni, one of Switzerland's most celebrated painters in the years after World War II, this oil on canvas picture from 1965 depicts a kneeling nude male figure overlapp...
Paint
Les Chats, Signed Folk Art Lithograph by Hans Erni
By Hans Erni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Les Chats Hans Erni, Swiss (1909–2015) Date: 1962 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 3/385 Image Size: 20.75 x 16 inches Size: 25.5 x 19.75 in. (64.77 x 50.17 cm)
Lithograph
