Félix Cortey
Born in 1760.
Died in 1835.
Félix Cortey was a painter from Valais. His work is distinguished by portraits as well as compositions of a religious nature. Although little detailed information is available about his artistic career, his engagement with these genres attests to a contribution to the artistic scene of his time.
Cortey’s works, at the intersection of personal representation and spirituality, invite reflection on cultural identity and faith within Valais society in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
