Erich Hermès (1881-1971)
Erich Hermès (1881-1971), best known for his work as a poster artist and for his architectural decors, was one of the most important Geneva painters of the first half of the 20th century.
Initially close to Ferdinand Hodler, whose work had a profound influence on his early years, he distanced himself over time to forge his own personal style, which he applied to a variety of media and techniques. In addition to Switzerland (where he lived in Geneva, Valais and the canton of Uri), he frequently visited Paris and Spain, destinations that greatly inspired him.
The association:
Created in Geneva on July 9, 2020, the association "Les Amis d'Erich Hermès" aims to promote the work of artist Erich Hermès (1881-1971) by supporting:
catalog publishing,
of books,
organizing exhibitions and events
the creation and management of archives relating to the artist's life and work.
The association is non-profit-making within the meaning of Articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code.
Association les Amis d'Erich Hermès:
Rue Tronchin 1
1202 Geneva (CH)
Founding members:
Lorraine Aubert - President
Born in Geneva, Lorraine Aubert moved to Paris at the age of 16 to study law and art history. After obtaining a Master's degree in business and tax law from the University of Paris II-Assas, followed by a Bachelor's degree in art history from the Sorbonne, Lorraine Aubert joined the Tajan auction house in 2001.
For 14 years Lorraine perfected her expertise, first as manager for the valuation of various works of art, then as senior specialist for art deco and design.
In 2015, she decided to return to Geneva and open her own gallery and consulting and inventory company in collaboration with Bruno Jansem.
Lorraine Aubert was also a lecturer in appraisal techniques at the EAC, an art college, for 3 years and has been President of the Société des Amis du Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève since 2023.
Philippe Clerc - Treasurer
An art historian trained at the University of Fribourg, Philippe Clerc worked for Christie's auction house before entering the service of various Swiss and international collectors.
A specialist in Swiss painting of the 19th and 20th centuries, he has researched Corot in Gruyères, as well as the Genevan painter Émile Chambon and the Genevan and Fribourg pupils of Ferdinand Hodler.
He is also working on the catalog raisonné of the painted works of Rodolphe-Théophile Bosshard.
He has published several works devoted to Swiss artists, including Erich Hermès, Fernand Dubuis and André Sugnaux.
