As a young man Vallotton moved from Lausanne to Paris where he joined the Nabis and became almost instantly famous for his woodcuts in daring black and white which were razor sharp, in both a formal and psychological sense.
Félix Vallotton, the idol of my sleepless nights!" (Daniel Richter)
Bizarre poses, bashful embraces, silent interiors and revealing shadows – Félix Vallotton’s art is imbued with a biting sarcasm and black humour that established him as an internationally acclaimed avant-garde artist of the modern period. His images are disturbing, revealing and captivating…