Julien RENEVIER (Lausanne, 1847-1907) - Lot 264

Julien RENEVIER (Lausanne, 1847-1907) Ringgenberg (Castle Church), Canton Bern, Switzerland Watercolor on paper, signed and located lower left "Renevier à Ringgenberg". 46.5 x 34 cm on view (Glass broken in one corner) Born in Lausanne in 1847, Julien Renevier first studied theology, before turning to painting in the 1870s. He trained with Carl Von Piloty in Munich. In 1877, two of his works entered the collections of the Kunstmuseum in St. Gallen. From 1878 onwards, the artist travelled in Italy and Europe. He took part in Salons in Paris and in the Universal Exhibition of 1889 and 1900. He also took part in Salons and exhibitions in his native country. In 1907, his work was the subject of a retrospective exhibition in Lausanne.