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,…