Karl Walser
Swiss painter (1877-1943)
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Summary
Karl Walser was born on April 8, 1877[1], in Biel/Bienne[2]. He died on September 28, 1943[3], in Bern[4]. He worked as a painter[5], theatre designer[6], draftsperson[7], illustrator[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
- Occupation: graphic artist[12], scenographer[13], exlibrist[14]
- Field of work: visual arts[15], book design[16]
- Member of: Prussian Academy of Arts[17]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Karl Walser[20]
- Archives at: Swiss National Library Prints and Drawings Department[21]
- Cause of death: heart failure[22]
- Family name: Walser[23]
- Given name: Karl[24]
- Work location: Netherlands[25], Delft[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Teufen[28]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
- Commons Creator page: Karl Walser[31]
- Name in native language: Karl Walser[32]
- Sibling: Robert Walser[33], Hermann Walser[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[35], NADD Wikidata project[36]
Why It Matters
Karl Walser has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Karl Walser born?
Karl Walser was born in Biel/Bienne[2].
Where did Karl Walser die?
Karl Walser passed away in Bern[4].
What did Karl Walser do for work?
Karl Walser worked as a painter[5], theatre designer[6], draftsperson[7], illustrator[8], and printmaker[9].