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Swiss artist
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8 March 1930(Mörigen)
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Biography
Introduction
Franz Gertsch (born 8 March 1930) is a Swiss painter known for his large format hyperrealistic portraits.
Gertsch was born 1930 in Mörigen, Switzerland. Between 1947 and 1952 he studied with Max von Mühlenen and Hans Schwarzenbach in Bern. In 1972, he took part in the documenta 5 in Kassel with his painting "Medici". He is known for his realistic paintings and woodcuts.
Exhibitions
- 2010 "10,000 Lives": Eighth Gwangju Biennale
- 2006 "Franz Gertsch: Holzschnitte" Albertina, Vienna
- 2003 "Franz Gertsch", Museum Folkwang, Essen