 Artist BiographyLeonetto Cappiello (1875-1942)A native of Livorno, Italy, Leonetto Cappiello knew early on that he would be an artist, and began drawing caricatures and sketches that demonstrated his talent and passion for art. His first album of caricatures was created in 1896 and published in the popular journal Le Rire in 1898. This marked the beginning of his career as a professional artist. However, he is best known for his work creating posters during the heyday of the poster in the early 20th century. His style differed dramatically from those who had preceded him, with their brightly colored designs leaping out of the black backgrounds he preferred. He was more than just a talented illustrator though, and was able to reach people in a way few others have been able to emulate. He went on to create iconic posters for well-known brands, and created over 530 advertising posters that fetch (increasingly) high prices today. |
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ARTicle from the archivesThe Buerhle CollectionThe Buerhle Collection is a foundation which houses one of the greatest collections of European art and focuses primarily on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works of art. The Collection is located in Zurich, Switzerland and was started by a man named Emil Buerhle. He was a Zurich industrialist who recognized the value of early 10th Century European paintings and artwork. Though its focus remains upon Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the collection also includes works that exhibit the changes which took place in art that influenced and were influences by Impressionist ideas. Works of the French avant garde painters of the early 20th Century are included, as well as works which represent 17th Century Dutch painting, Italian paintings from the 1500 to 1700’s, a small number of Gothic Art pieces, and Modernist works. Most of these works of art now housed in the Buerhle Collection were obtained by Emil Buerhle between 1951 and 1960. Though the focus of the Buerhle Collection seems to center around Impressionism its overall theme relates to how new artistic freedoms allowed Modernism to develop from the traditions of Impressionism. The Buerhle Collection itself is housed in a villa which is attached to the former home of Emil Buerhle. On view is a portion of the two hundred works belonging to the Buerhle Collection and visitors may go from room to room to view the works of art. Emil Buerhle was a man who studied art history for several years in Germany beginning in 1913. It is likely that he was greatly influenced by the emphasis on Impressionism in the National Gallery in Berlin since he is known to have visited it. Later, he was transferred to Zurich, Switzerland for occupational purposes. He became the owner of the Swiss Machine Tool Factory Oerlikon in 1936 which is around the same time he became interested in developing his own collection. The collection would come to be known as the famous Buerhle Collection. Some of the highlights of the Buerhle Collection are: Cezanne’s Boy in the Red Waist Coat, Renoir’s Little Irene, Degas’ After the Bath, van Gogh’s The Sower, Toulouse-Latrec’s Messaline, Picasso’s Still Life with Flowers and Lemons, Matisse’s The Pont Saint-Michel, Paris, Rubens’ St. Augustine, and Guardi’s Bacino di San Marco. These works represent art traditions ranging from the Old Masters to the Cubists, but still show a cohesive theme in their exhibition. |
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