Background
Gertsch was born 1930 in Mörigen, Switzerland.
Gertsch was born 1930 in Mörigen, Switzerland.
Between 1947 and 1952 he studied with Max von Mühlenen and Hans Schwarzenbach in Bern.
In 1972, he took part in the documenta 5 in Kassel with his painting "Medici". He is known for his realistic paintings and woodcuts. 2010 "10,000 Lives": Eighth Gwangju Biennale
2006 "Franz Gertsch: Holzschnitte" Albertina, Vienna
2003 "Franz Gertsch", Museum Folkwang, Essen.