
Karl Walser
Karl Walser was a Swiss painter born in 1877 in Biel, known for his evocative watercolor and oil paintings depicting Japan's landscapes and culture, created during a transformative journey in the early 20th century. This trip, funded by his art dealer Paul Cassirer, arose in the wake of a personal tragedy and became a pivotal moment in his artistic career, resulting in a significant body of work that captured the essence of a rapidly changing Japan.
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Karl Walser traveled to Japan over a hundred years ago, creating watercolors and paintings that are considered some of the best works of the Swiss painter.
Karl Walsers Japanreise: Bilder einer versunkenen WeltNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-08-08




