Daniel Bovy
Born in 1812.
Died in 1862.
Daniel Bovy was a painter whose work is distinguished by murals created for his château in Gruyères. A pupil of Ingres, he developed a personal style while also being influenced by his teacher. His circle of friends included notable artists such as Camille Corot, Barthélemy Menn and Gustave Salzmann, the latter being the brother of Antoine and Jules Bovy.
The details of his career and his artistic impact remain partly obscure.