Heinrich Danioth (1896 - 1953)
1896-05-01Altdorf, Switzerland1953-11-03Flüelen, SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Heinrich Danioth
Heinrich Danioth was a Swiss painter and poet.
Some of Danioth’s most notable works include the murals, "Tellsprung" and "Rütlischwur", on the walls of the Tellspielhaus, an Altdorf theatre, in 1927.
He painted the mural “Fundamentum” in 1936. It is currently located at the Federal Letter Museum, one of three historical museums in Schwyz, Switzerland.
Another notable work is the large-format mural "Föhnwacht", created on behalf of the Federal Art Commission.
Date and place of birt: | 1 may 1896, Altdorf, Switzerland |
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Date and place of death: | 3 november 1953, Flüelen, Switzerland |
Nationality: | Switzerland |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Cartoonist, Painter, Poet |
Genre: | Mountain landscape, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Expressionism, Modern art |