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| Born | 15 January 1940 |
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Franz Bucher (born 15 January 1940) [1] is a Swiss artist.
Franz Bucher | |
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| Born | 15 January 1940 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Known for | Artist |
Franz Bucher (born 15 January 1940) [1] is a Swiss artist.
Franz Bucher was born in 1940 in Sarnen, Obwalden, Switzerland. [2] [ failed verification ] He attended schools in Sarnen and St. Michael's College, Zug. Between 1957-62, he worked as a painter and decorator. During this time, he worked in places such as Lucerne, Basel and Zürich. Following this, he studied at the Arts-&-Crafts School and High School for Applied Arts in Basel and Lucerne. In 1965 he received a scholarship from the Canton Obwalden. During his time at these schools, Bucher submitted his first works to exhibitions.[ citation needed ]
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