Barthélemy Menn Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
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…
