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The Shrine
The Shrine
The Shrine

The Shrine

Artist (Lausanne, Switzerland, 1896 - 1989)
Date1952
Mediumpen, ink and watercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 49.5 cm, Width: 62.3 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Arthur Chrystal.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG006313
About MeThe donor of this work, artist Arthur Chrystal, lived in Hamilton, Ontario from 1947-1960.

Swiss born Canadaian artist André Biéler is remembered for his paintings of rural Quebec.

For further information on the artist see 'Andre Bieler: An Artist's Life and Times' by Frances K. Smith, David Karel, Philippe Baylaucq, available online at:

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2pWO_dElPKwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=andre+bieler&source=bl&ots=n1K8xH75CN&sig=MHFi7Uun2HGL3-uXLtLkOniOvH0&hl=en&ei=RP0ZTJHrCZDm4gan7PyBCg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBAQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false