Hans Walty

Hans Walty (1868-1948), Swiss, Hans Walty is a Swiss artist, an enigmatic figure in the world of art. Very little reliable biographical information is available, and much of their creative journey remains lost to time.
Their surviving works speak in quiet tones — suggestive, poetic, and shrouded in mystery.
  • Pholiota mutabilis, Pholiota marginata (1915-1945)

    Pholiota mutabilis, Pholiota marginata (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate gills fan beneath tawny caps, their edges curling like parchment. Two mushrooms stand rooted in damp earth—one golden-brown with a scaly stem, the other paler, its margin darkening as if dipped in ink. The fine lines trace every rib and shadow, revealing nature’s quiet precision.

  • Morchella deliciosa (1915-1945)

    Morchella deliciosa (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate ridges spiral up the Morchella deliciosa’s honeycombed cap, each hollow catching the light. This fungus isn’t just edible—it’s a labyrinth of flavor, its curves hiding earthy depths beneath that pale, pitted surface. One bite unravels centuries of foraging lore.

  • Lactarius torminosus (Schaeff.) (1915-1945)

    Lactarius torminosus (Schaeff.) (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate gills fan out beneath a pale pink cap, its edges fringed with soft, woolly hairs. The mushroom’s surface glistens faintly, as if still damp from the forest floor. Every curve and ridge is rendered with precision, revealing nature’s quiet intricacy in this unassuming fungus.

  • Collybia velutipes Curt (1915-1945)

    Collybia velutipes Curt (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate gills fan beneath the velvety cap, each rib precise as lace. The stem tapers to a whisper, its surface dusted with fine hairs. This fungus holds its ground with quiet confidence, a study in muted elegance against the stark white page.

  • Boletus impolitus (1915-1945)

    Boletus impolitus (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    The Boletus impolitus rises from the page, its gills and stem rendered with precise lines. The mushroom’s muted tones contrast with the delicate crosshatching that gives it weight and texture. A quiet study of form, each stroke reveals the subtle curves and imperfections of the fungus.

  • Amanita cariosa (1915-1945)

    Amanita cariosa (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    Delicate gills fan out beneath the Amanita’s smooth cap, its pale flesh stark against the dark earth. The mushroom stands alone, a quiet study in fragility and form. Every line traces its fleeting existence—here today, gone tomorrow.

  • Boletus miniatoporus Secrt. (1915-1945)

    Boletus miniatoporus Secrt. (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    A cluster of Boletus mushrooms, their caps rich russet and stems pale, stands against a muted background. The delicate gills beneath each cap are rendered with precise, scientific detail, inviting closer inspection of their intricate structure. The fungi seem to emerge from the page, almost tangible in their lifelike texture.

  • Boletus variegatus (Swarz.) (1915-1945)

    Boletus variegatus (Swarz.) (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    The Boletus variegatus emerges in precise ink strokes, its mottled cap and stout stem rendered with scientific clarity. Earth clings to the base, as if freshly unearthed. The gills beneath fan out like delicate pleats, capturing the fungus in its prime—neither young nor decaying, but perfectly itself.

  • Boletus ustulatus Paulet 3 (1915-1945)

    Boletus ustulatus Paulet 3 (1915-1945)

    Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

    The delicate gills of Boletus ustulatus fan out like pleated silk, their warm ochre tones contrasting with the mushroom’s sturdy stem. Every ridge and shadow is rendered with precision, as if the fungus had just been plucked from damp forest soil.