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Barthélemy Menn Most Popular Paintings

The 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 7 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Barthélemy Menn · 1815 – 1893

Cherries A Group of Young Women in a Landscape, One of Them Holding a Basket of Cherries, 1855, Barthélemy Menn

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1855 · original 20 x 29 cm

Explore 'Cherries...' by Barthélemy Menn (1855). A Romantic landscape painting featuring women & nature in soft, luminous detail. Swiss plein-air art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat by Barthélemy Menn

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1867 · Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève, Geneva · original 42.0 x 60.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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The Spring

original 20 x 29 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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The Cowherd

original 33 x 29 cm

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Popularity: No. 4 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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Children Playing with a Lamb – original artwork

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1855 · original 23 x 32 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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Catching Frogs, Barthélemy Menn

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original 20 x 29 cm

Discover 'Catching Frogs' by barthélemy menn – a serene Swiss Romantic landscape painting (1815-1893). Explore its plein-air style & intimate depiction of rural life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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The Mist Children Round a Fire

1850 · original 43 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 7 artworks by Barthélemy Menn
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The artist

Barthélemy Menn

1815 – 1893

Quick facts

Color intensitybalanced
Copyright statusPublic domain
Art period19th Century
NationalitySwitzerland
Top 3 worksCherries A Group of Young Women in a Landscape, One of Them Holding a Basket of Cherries, Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat, The Spring
Works on APS7
Museums on APSMusée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

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)

Questions & Answers

Where can I see the color profile of Barthélemy Menn's work?

Barthélemy Menn's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What other names is Barthélemy Menn known by?

Barthélemy Menn is also known as Barthelélemy Menn, Bartholomä Menn, Menn, Barth. Menn, B. Menn.

Where is Barthélemy Menn from?

Barthélemy Menn was born in Switzerland.

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