Description
Original press photograph, 23 x 18 cm, text and writing on verso.
Press photograph of Charles Pasche drinking a glass of red wine with is foot , copy in Dutch attached to the back.
Charles Pasche
Born: October 11, 1915
Died: September 13, 1981
Member of the Managing Board: 24 yearsCharles Pasche was born on October 11th, 1915 in Céligny near Geneva, with no arms. In school, he learned to write the first letters of the alphabet with his right foot. Charles Pasche attends Art College near Geneva. He developed into a recognized artist, with a dexterity in his toes which exceeded that of many fingers. Everyone was astonished how surely he could work with his feet at the writing and drawing desk. Charles Pasche particularly liked painting still lives with flowers and the magnificent Alpine landscapes of Switzerland. He was able to present his works at numerous exhibitions in Switzerland and throughout the world.
On September 13th, 1981, Managing Board member Charles Pasche passed away. He had been a member of the Managing Board of the VDMFK ever since the Founding Assembly of the Association in 1957.
Copyright Cf. A. van Dam
Overstoom 186
Amsterdam (W)
Red press archive stamp with pencil numbers.
