Charles-François Daubigny Quotes

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Speak to me no more of the old masters. Not one of them can stand up to this sturdy fellow [Courbet].

Charles-François Daubigny

I preferred paintings full of daring to the nullities welcomed into every Salon.

Charles-François Daubigny

I was not able to work in the several excursions and ascensions made in the neighborhood, where it was very beautiful. One is so surprised by these grand aspects that it would be necessary to remain a long time before finding the interpretation capable of rendering them. I am going to finish the season at Auvers. There is nothing like one's natural every-day surroundings where one really takes pleasure. The pictures we do then feel the effect of their home-life, and the sweet sensations we experience in it.

Charles-François Daubigny

Charles-François Daubigny

Charles-François Daubigny

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Born: February 15, 1817

Died: February 19, 1878 (aged 61)

Bio: Charles-François Daubigny was one of the painters of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of Impressionism.

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