Art Nouveau in Switzerland

Art Nouveau, characterized by its ornate and curved lines, organic forms, and the use of new materials such as iron and glass, was a major influence in the Arts at the end of the 19th century all across Europe. It is known by different names in different languages such as Jugendstil in German and sometimes Modern Style in English. In the Swiss Jura, a special version, known as "style sapin" (pine tree style), developed under the direction of Swiss artist Charles L'Eplattenier. The following photo series explore some not to be missed Art Nouveau style architectural landmarks, from public buildings to private residences !

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic
Montreux
1870 - 1907
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
1881 - 1887
Schloss Hünegg
Hilterfingen
1861 - 1863, renovated 1899
Berghotel Schatzalp
Davos
1898 - 1900
Maison de l'Estérel
Lausanne
1904
Musée des Beaux-Arts du Locle
Le Locle
1906
Galerie Saint-François
Lausanne
1907 - 1909
Crématoire de La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds
1908 - 1910
Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul
Villmergen
1863 - 1866, ceiling 1909
Vindonissa Museum
Brugg
1910 - 1912
Hôtel de Ville du Locle
Le Locle
1918
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