Philipp Bauknecht

Philipp Bauknecht was a German expressionist painter renowned for his vibrant paintings that capture the essence of life in the Swiss Alps. Born in Barcelona in 1884 to German parents, he returned to Germany with them a few years later. At the age of 26, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and moved to the Swiss resort of Davos where he lived until his death. His paintings, watercolors, and woodcuts showcase the picturesque landscapes and rural life of the area.

Bauknecht's artistic style was heavily influenced by late impressionism and German expressionism, the latter of which was founded by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, who was a frequent visitor to Davos and acquainted with Bauknecht. Unfortunately, the artist passed away during surgery in 1933 and the Nazis seized his works. However, his art was rediscovered in 1960 and has since been exhibited widely.