This is the first time that his paintings have been presented to the public in this comprehensive way. They are pictures that awaken in us a feeling of home and comfort. Franz Elmiger impressively reveals his deep connection with the landscape. Copyright © 1983 by the publisher
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This website is dedicated to the life and work of the artist Franz Elmiger and offers a comprehensive insight into his works, studies and drawings as well as information about his home in Ermensee in the Lucerne Seetal. Thanks to intensive research and collaboration with relatives, friends and the art market, previously unpublished documents have been viewed and interviews conducted to create this digital journey of discovery.
The website includes information about Franz Elmiger’s biography, exhibitions of his works and a non-public database (catalog raisonné) with details of his works, provenance and further research opportunities.
Franz Elmiger’s work has remained present in Central Switzerland, and his legacy continues to be cultivated thanks to collectors and art lovers. Key works have been exhibited in renowned Swiss art museums, and in recent years information from private and public collections has been gathered and digitized.
The website was initiated by Eugen Elmiger, a great-nephew of Franz Elmiger, and created with the support of family members and friends. Visitors to the site are encouraged to provide relevant information and photographs for the catalog raisonné. All information about private owners will be treated confidentially.
The “Projects & News” section keeps visitors informed about latest news and future plans and includes the publication of a newsletter to which visitors can subscribe.
Permission, privacy and copyrights
This website is a non-commercial homage to Franz Elmiger and his works. It is continuously maintained to preserve and present his artistic legacy.
Before we publish works or accompanying materials such as articles and catalogs, we make every effort to obtain permission from the current owners of the paintings, studies and documents. If works are mistakenly published on the website without this permission, we apologize and ask to be notified by e-mail. All literature and source references used are always noted on the respective page.
The basic information on the paintings, studies, sketches and photographs can be found in our inventory list. The works have been professionally photographed to provide visitors to the website with a detailed and authentic impression of the artworks.
To respect the privacy of the owners, we do not publish personal details, addresses or confidential information.
Thanks and recognition
This website could only be realized thanks to the active support of numerous people, institutions and companies. We would like to thank them warmly and acknowledge them here by name (in alphabetical order):
Eugen Elmiger sen., Ermensee
Monika and Bernhard Greber – Elmiger, Lucerne
Paul C. Gloggner, Gloggner Art Auctions Gallery, Lucerne
Reto Jung, Hitzkirch
KRT Media AG, Lucerne
Museum zu Allerheiligen Schaffhausen
Swiss Institute for Art Research (SIK-ISEA), Zurich, Markus Küffner
Swiss Art Archives
The municipality of Ermensee
Franz Elmiger lived both in Ermensee and in the city of Lucerne, where he shared his studio with Jean Danner.
Here are the links and general information about Franz Elmiger and Ermensee, where many of Franz Elmiger’s artworks originated:
Links and general information:
Ermensee Online
Painter Franz Elmiger (1882 – 1934) – Online Museum Ermensee (kulturermensee.ch)
