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James Vibert

1872 – 1942

Swiss sculptor

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Lived 1872 – 1942 (aged 69). James Vibert was a Swiss sculptor, art educator, blacksmith and artist.

James Vibert (15 August 1872 in Carouge, Geneva – 2 May 1942, Plan-les-Ouates) was a Swiss sculptor and educator. He is known as one of the precursors of the Symbolism movement in Switzerland.

Biography Vibert was educated as an ironworker in Lyon and moved to Paris in 1891, where he joined the atelier of Rodin and where he associated himself with French Symbolism.

After his return to Switzerland he was commissioned for the monumental Three Confederates completed for the Federal Palace of Switzerland in 1914, and was nominated professor of the Geneva University of Art and Design (formerly École des Beaux-Arts de Genève) at Geneva. His former students included Pierre Le Faguays.

Ferdinand Hodler painted two portraits of Vibert, one in 1907 and the other in 1915. The 1907 portrait is on display at The Art Institute of Chicago as part of the Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection.

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École supérieure des beaux-arts, Genève
Also known as
James-André Vibert

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Vibert?

Swiss sculptor (1872-1942)

When was James Vibert born?

James Vibert was born on 15 August 1872 in Carouge.

When did James Vibert die?

James Vibert died on 2 May 1942 in Plan-les-Ouates.

What was James Vibert's occupation?

James Vibert was a sculptor, art educator, blacksmith and artist.

What nationality was James Vibert?

James Vibert was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Vibert

· Wikidata: Q686485

· DBpedia: James Vibert

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