JEAN-PIERRE STAUFFER was born at Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland on 5th June 1927. His landscape style, derived from his teacher Fuchs, is based on calm horizontals where earth tones and a delicious brush technique render the cool effects of creamy northern light. Switzerland, Brittany and Ireland are favorite subjects, and the play of reflection in calm water fascinated him. His work is calm and restful, but at the same time glowing with light.