Biography Edmond Bille

A Swiss artist with a multifaceted career

Edmond Bille (1878–1959) was a Swiss painter, draftsman, engraver, illustrator, stained-glass artist and decorator.

Valais: Sierre and Chandolin

Valais became a central territory in his life and work, with Sierre, Chandolin, Alpine landscapes, villages and traditions.

Painting, drawing, engraving and stained glass

His work was not limited to painting: he also worked in drawing, engraving, illustration, stained glass and monumental decoration.

Travels and Portugal

He notably stayed in Portugal between 1935 and 1942, a period that brought Mediterranean landscapes and rural scenes into his work.

The private collection

This collection presents paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints and visual documents attributed or connected to Edmond Bille.

Works

Paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints related to the Swiss painter Edmond Bille, including works connected to Valais and Portugal and the artist’s more intimate world.

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