ACADEMIC PAINTING, still lifeFelix Vallotton was born on 28 Dec 1865 in Switzerland. Felix studied at the cantonal gymnasium of Lausanne. At this time the young man shows interest in painting. He begins to do from the artist Ginara. Noticing the ability of a son, father Felix takes him to Paris. At the age of 17 entered the Academy Julian. Acquired European fame by his woodcuts, specimens of which are found in the works of Rembrandt and Millais. Since 1899, more was engaged in painting. the First...