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StatsThe Spring
20.0 x 29.0 cm
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Artist Biography
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 Rubens.
- 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 departure from traditional studio practices.
- Paysage Intime: Developed a style known as "paysage intime" (intimate landscape), characterized by simple, understated scenes of rural life.
- Destruction of Early Works: Between 1880 and 1890, Menn destroyed many of his earlier works, seeking to refine his artistic vision.
Major Themes and Style
- Focus on Nature: Menn's work primarily depicted landscapes, often featuring scenes from the Swiss countryside.
- Quiet Observation: His paintings emphasized quiet observation and a sense of tranquility.
- Rejection of Grandiloquence: Avoided dramatic or theatrical compositions, preferring understated realism.
- Influence of Classical Masters: Continued to study and copy works by classical masters like Raphael, demonstrating his respect for artistic tradition.
- Emphasis on Authenticity: Art historian Fritz Schmalenbach described Menn's style as characterized by authenticity and a disregard for superficial appearances.
Teaching Career and Legacy
- Professor at Geneva Art School (1850-1893): Held the position of director for 42 years, training two generations of Swiss painters.
- Notable Students: Among his most famous students were Eugène Burnand, Pierre Pignolat, Édouard Vallet and Ferdinand Hodler.
- Hodler's Influence: Hodler credited Menn as a pivotal influence in his artistic development, stating he "owed everything" to him.
- Emphasis on Individual Development: As an instructor, Menn encouraged students to develop their own unique artistic voices.
- Historical Significance: Recognized for introducing plein air painting and the paysage intime into Swiss art, paving the way for later generations of landscape painters.
Key Works
- Cherries: A Group of Young Women in a Landscape, One of Them Holding a Basket of Cherries (1855)
- Catching Frogs
- Children Playing with a Lamb (1850)
- The Spring
- Farm at Coinsins, Switzerland (1865)
Barthélemy Menn
1815 - 1893 , Switzerland
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Barthélemy Menn
- Nationality: Swiss
- Date Of Birth: 1815
- Date Of Death: 1893
- Place Of Birth: Geneva, Switzerland
- Notable Artworks:
- Cherries A Group of Young Women
- Catching Frogs
- Farm at Coinsins, Switzerland
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Plein-air painting, Paysage intime
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Ingres
- Corot
- Raphael
- Titian
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Ferdinand Hodler']
