Villa Flora
Winterthur
1846, renovations 1908, 1927
Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne
Lausanne
2019
Félix Vallotton
Felix Vallotton was a Swiss-born painter and printmaker celebrated for his distinct style that bridged Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and early modernism. Born in 1865 in Lausanne, Vallotton studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he developed a unique artistic voice and became associated with Les Nabis. Vallotton is best known for his woodcuts, which revolutionized the medium. His stark black-and-white prints, characterized by sharp contrasts and simplified forms, depicted scenes of Parisian life, social tensions, and moments of quiet intimacy. As a painter, Vallotton often created portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. His use of flat areas of color and striking compositions give his paintings a distinctively modern feel. He passed away in 1925 on the day after his 60th birthday.