Early Life, Family and Training Adolphe Rho was born on March 30, 1839, in Gentilly, Lower Canada, into a family rooted in the local landscape. He was the son of Alexis Raux, a farmer, and Marie des Anges Girouard. Growing up in a rural setting, his early inclinations toward the visual arts were first noticed by his village schoolmaster, Olivier Aubry, who recognized a natural talent for drawing in the young boy. This early encouragement provided the foundation for a life defined by manual skill and artistic curiosity. The path toward professional craftsmanship began in earnest during his y…