Theodor Gsell Fels

Swiss, 1868–1939

Theodor Gsell Fels was a Swiss painter and graphic artist, active primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his contributions to the Symbolist movement and for his depictions of mythological and allegorical themes. Gsell Fels was born on March 14, 1868, in Geneva, Switzerland. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and later in Paris, where he was influenced by the works of contemporary artists and the Symbolist aesthetic. Throughout his career, he produced a range of works including paintings, drawings, and prints, often characterized by their intricate detail and rich color palettes. His notable works include 'The Dance of Death' and 'The Garden of the Hesperides.' Gsell Fels's style is marked by a blend of realism and fantasy, reflecting the emotional depth and complexity of his subjects. He passed away on April 15, 1939, in the same city where he was born, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be appreciated in the context of Swiss art history.

64 artworks

E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – The‎ ‎Jungfrau,‎ ‎and‎ ‎Opening‎ ‎of‎ ‎the‎ ‎Lauterbrunnen‎ ‎Valley

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – The‎ ‎Lower‎ ‎Part‎ ‎of‎ ‎the‎ ‎Rhone‎ ‎Glacier‎ ‎and‎ ‎Road‎ ‎to‎ ‎Furka

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F.‎ ‎Specht – Lammergeiers‎ ‎and‎ ‎their‎ ‎Prey

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Julius‎ ‎Zimmermann – Falls‎ ‎of‎ ‎the‎ ‎Rhine‎ ‎at‎ ‎Schaffhausen

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Percival‎ ‎Skelton – Vevay,‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Upper‎ ‎Part‎ ‎of‎ ‎the‎ ‎Lake‎ ‎of‎ ‎Geneva

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G.‎ ‎Closs – The‎ ‎Devil’s‎ ‎Bridge—St.‎ ‎Gothard‎ ‎Road,‎ ‎Schóllenen‎ ‎Gorge

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P.‎ ‎Weber – Departure‎ ‎of‎ ‎Steamer‎ ‎from‎ ‎Lucerne

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A.‎ ‎Anker – Examination‎ ‎of‎ ‎a‎ ‎Village‎ ‎School

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G.‎ ‎Roux – The‎ ‎Escalade,‎ ‎Geneva

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G.‎ ‎Closs – The‎ ‎Staubbach,‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Valley‎ ‎of‎ ‎Lauterbrunnen

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C.‎ ‎Vogel – The‎ ‎Wildkirchli‎ ‎Chapel,‎ ‎above‎ ‎the‎ ‎Bodmen‎ ‎Alp,‎ ‎near‎ ‎Appenzell

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Pilgrimage‎ ‎Church‎ ‎of‎ ‎the‎ ‎Madonna‎ ‎del‎ ‎Sasso,‎ ‎near‎ ‎Locarno

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F.‎ ‎Koller – Early‎ ‎Morning‎ ‎on‎ ‎the‎ ‎Lake‎ ‎of‎ ‎Zurich

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C.‎ ‎Huber – Zurich‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Zurichberg

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Gorge‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Bernina‎ ‎Pass

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – The‎ ‎Morteratsch‎ ‎Glacier,‎ ‎Upper‎ ‎Engadine

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A.‎ ‎Calame – Storm‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Haslithal,‎ ‎Bernese‎ ‎Oberland

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E.‎ ‎Kirchner – The‎ ‎Castle‎ ‎of‎ ‎Chilion,‎ ‎Lake‎ ‎of‎ ‎Geneva

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G.‎ ‎Closs – Tell’s‎ ‎Chapel‎ ‎on‎ ‎the‎ ‎Tellenplatte,‎ ‎Bay‎ ‎of‎ ‎Uri

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A.‎ ‎Anker – The‎ ‎Snow‎ ‎Bear—Schoolboy‎ ‎Pastime‎ ‎near‎ ‎Bern

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Julius‎ ‎Zimmermann – Neuchatel

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Ludwig‎ ‎Hofelich – The‎ ‎Wellhorn‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Wetterhorn

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F.‎ ‎Specht – Chamois‎ ‎Hunted‎ ‎on‎ ‎a‎ ‎Narrow‎ ‎Ledge,

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A.‎ ‎Anker – Monument‎ ‎at‎ ‎Basel.

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Scene‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Valley‎ ‎of‎ ‎Poschiavo,‎ ‎Southern‎ ‎Grisons

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G.‎ ‎Roux – Vine-dressers’‎ ‎Festival‎ ‎at‎ ‎Vevay

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Switzerland its scenery and people – title page

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E.‎ ‎Kirchner – Bern‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Bernese‎ ‎Alps,‎ ‎from‎ ‎the‎ ‎Enge

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G.‎ ‎Closs – Lake‎ ‎Lowerz‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Myten

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G.‎ ‎Roux – Engineering‎ ‎Surveyors‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Mountains

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B.‎ ‎Vautier – Mourners‎ ‎Crossing‎ ‎the‎ ‎Lake‎ ‎of‎ ‎Brienz

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A.‎ ‎Bachelin – A‎ ‎Swiss‎ ‎Wrestling-match

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Zermatt‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Matterhorn

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – St.‎ ‎Moritz,‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Engadine

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Schrader – The‎ ‎Aletsch‎ ‎Glacier‎ ‎and‎ ‎Marjelen‎ ‎Lake

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C.‎ ‎Huber – The‎ ‎Platz-Promenade,‎ ‎Zurich

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Toche – The‎ ‎Rigi‎ ‎Railway,‎ ‎looking‎ ‎towards‎ ‎Mount‎ ‎Pilatus

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Near‎ ‎Grindelwald,‎ ‎Bernese‎ ‎Oberland

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Scene‎ ‎on‎ ‎the‎ ‎Via‎ ‎Mala,‎ ‎on‎ ‎the‎ ‎Road‎ ‎from‎ ‎Coire‎ ‎to‎ ‎Spliigen

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Sion

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G.‎ ‎Roux – Packhorses‎ ‎Traversing‎ ‎a‎ ‎Mountain‎ ‎Pass

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O.‎ ‎Frohlicher – The‎ ‎Giessbach,‎ ‎opposite‎ ‎Brienz

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Ch.‎ ‎Gleyre – The‎ ‎Execution‎ ‎of‎ ‎Major‎ ‎Davel

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – The‎ ‎Rigi-Kaltbad,‎ ‎looking‎ ‎towards‎ ‎Mount‎ ‎Pilatus

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R.‎ ‎Assmus – The‎ ‎Gemmi‎ ‎Pass

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O.‎ ‎Frohlicher – The‎ ‎Jungfrau

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – The‎ ‎Rosenlaui‎ ‎Glacier,‎ ‎between‎ ‎the‎ ‎Wellhorn‎ ‎and‎ ‎the‎ ‎Engelhorns

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Julius‎ ‎Zimmermann – St.‎ ‎Gall

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B.‎ ‎Vautier – The‎ ‎Secret‎ ‎at‎ ‎the‎ ‎Well

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E.‎ ‎Kirchner – Lausanne

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Locarno,‎ ‎on‎ ‎the‎ ‎Lago‎ ‎Maggiore

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – St.‎ ‎Maurice‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Lower‎ ‎Rhone‎ ‎Valley

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Thun

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G.‎ ‎Closs – The‎ ‎New‎ ‎Axen‎ ‎Road,‎ ‎Bay‎ ‎of‎ ‎Uri,‎ ‎Lake‎ ‎of‎ ‎Lucerne

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P.‎ ‎Weber – Lucerne

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M.‎ ‎Taylor – Freiburg

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Theophile‎ ‎Schuler – Wood-floaters

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E.‎ ‎Kirchner – Geneva,‎ ‎from‎ ‎the‎ ‎Quai‎ ‎du‎ ‎Mont‎ ‎Blanc

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Scene‎ ‎in‎ ‎the‎ ‎Rawyl‎ ‎Pass,‎ ‎near‎ ‎Ayent

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E.‎ ‎T.‎ ‎Compton – Lugano

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Emil‎ ‎Rittmeyer – An‎ ‎Alpstubete

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E.‎ ‎Stuckelberg – Stouffacher‎ ‎Admonished‎ ‎by‎ ‎his‎ ‎Wife

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Joseph‎ ‎Hornung – The‎ ‎Death‎ ‎of‎ ‎Calvin

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Julius‎ ‎Zimmermann – The‎ ‎Federal‎ ‎Council‎ ‎Hall,‎ ‎Bern

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