Barthélemy Menn Voer een
gevoel, niet
een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Barthélemy Menn
Early Life and Education Born: Geneva, Switzerland (1815) Died: 1893 Parents: Louis John Menn (confectioner) and Charlotte-Madeleine-Marguerite Bodmer. Early artistic training began at age twelve with Jean Duboi. Studied at the Geneva Arts Society drawing school. In 1833, entered the studio of Ingres in Paris, receiving formal academic training. During his time in Paris, he copied works by Raphael, Titian, Veronese and Ru
bens. Spent time studying classical antiquities from Pompeii. Artistic Development and Influences Early Travels: Visited Milan, Venice, Padua, Bologna, Florence, and Rome (1834-1838). Influence of Corot & Barbizon School: Became friends with Camille Corot and was influenced by the Barbizon school painters. Introduction to Plein Air Painting: Began practicing plein air painting during his time in Italy, a significant departur…