1896 - 1948

Quick facts

  • Top-ranked work: Bad-Mouthing
  • Museums on this site:
    • Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg
    • Centre Pompidou
    • Musée Des Beaux Arts
  • Top 3 works:
    • Bad-Mouthing
    • Winter
    • The Shepherdess
  • Works on this site: 7
  • Born: 1896, Thann, France
  • Died: 1948

The Life and Resilience of Charles Walch

Born in Thann, France, Charles Walch was a versatile visual artist who mastered the disciplines of painting, sculpture, and printmaking. His journey was marked by a profound personal challenge; born with a physical malformation that left his right arm atrophied and his right leg shorter than the left, he learned to navigate the world and his craft using his left hand. This necessity fostered a remarkable dexterity that would define his career. After studying at the Société Industrielle de Mulhouse, he initially worked as a fabric designer. His artistic potential was recognized by Paul Bonnet, who encouraged him to pursue formal training. This support allowed him to move to Paris to study at the Arts décoratifs, eventually establishing a lifelong studio on rue Borromée in the 15th arrondissement.

Artistic Achievements and Legacy

Walch's career saw significant recognition, including receiving a gold medal at the Exposition universelle de Paris in 1937 and being named a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. His work spanned various media, from vibrant paintings and stone sculptures such as Tendresse and Femme au chat to intricate prints like aquatints and etchings. He was part of the 1941 exhibition of the "Vingt jeunes peintres de tradition française" and contributed a flamboyant rooster as a poster for the 1944 Salon d’Automne. His artistic output included:

He passed away suddenly in his Paris studio in 1948 while actively engaged in his painting.

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Quick quiz

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Spørgsmål 1:
In which French city was Charles Walch born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Due to a physical malformation, which hand did Walch develop great dexterity in using?
Spørgsmål 3:
What award did Charles Walch receive in 1937?
Spørgsmål 4:
Which artist was a student of Charles Walch and discovered modern art through him?
Spørgsmål 5:
What was Walch's occupation before becoming a professional artist?