Albert MANSER (1937-2011). - Lot 497

Albert MANSER (1937-2011). "Apple picking". Oil on panel. Signed lower right. Dimensions : 11 x 20 cm. Albert Manser was a Swiss painter, born on December 30, 1937 in Appenzell and died on January 12, 2011 in the same town. He is recognized as one of the leading exponents of Bauernmalerei (peasant painting) and naive art in Switzerland. Manser began his artistic career after training as a pastry chef. In 1967, he decided to devote himself entirely to painting. His style is characterized by colorful, cheerful depictions of rural life, featuring scenes of everyday life, landscapes and traditions from the Appenzell region. His works are often imbued with a certain naivety, making them accessible and appreciated by a wide audience.