Annie Stebler-Hopf facts for kids

Annie Stebler-Hopf (1861 – 1918) was a talented Swiss painter. She was also known as Anny or Anna Hopf.

Annie Stebler-Hopf's Art Career

Annie Stebler-Hopf was born in Bern, Switzerland, on September 4, 1861. She began her art training in Berlin. There, she studied with a German painter named Karl Gussow.

Becoming a Professor

From 1876 to 1881, Annie became a professor. She taught at the Berlin Arts Academy. This was a big achievement for a woman artist at that time.

Studying in Paris

In 1882, Annie moved to Paris, France. She wanted to learn even more about art. She took classes at the famous Académie Julian. Her teachers included well-known artists like Luc-Olivier Merson and Tony Robert-Fleury. Annie also showed her paintings at the Salon many times. The Salon was a very important art exhibition in Paris. Annie likely moved back to Zurich around 1890.

Autopsy, a painting from 1889

Annie Stebler-Hopf's Personal Life

While living in Paris, Annie shared a home with another painter. Her friend was named Ottilie Roederstein. They lived at 77 rue Notre-Dame de Champs. Annie Stebler-Hopf passed away in Zürich, Switzerland, on January 30, 1918.

Where to See Her Art

You can find Annie Stebler-Hopf's artwork in art collections. One place is the Kunstmuseum Bern in Switzerland.

Famous Paintings

One of her well-known paintings is Autopsy (Professor Poirier, Paris).

• It was painted in 1889.
• It is an oil painting on canvas.
• The painting is 134 cm by 142 cm.
• It is part of the collection at Kunstmuseum Bern in Switzerland.

Art Exhibitions

Annie Stebler-Hopf's work has been shown in special art exhibitions.

• One exhibition was called Women Artists in Paris: 1850 – 1900.
• The American Federation of Arts organized this show.
• It traveled to several museums from 2017 to 2018.
• These museums included the Denver Art Museum, Speed Art Museum, and Clark Art Institute.