Charles Du Bois-Melly
Born in 1821.
Died in 1905.
Charles Du Bois-Melly was a Swiss artist recognised for his work as both a painter and a writer. He specialised in the representation of landscapes, demonstrating a particular sensitivity to nature. Trained under the tutelage of Alexandre Calame in Geneva, he developed a style of his own.
The son of Jean Du Bois, his family heritage appears to have influenced his artistic path, although details of his career remain partly obscure.