Charles-François Daubigny (painter)

Charles-François Daubigny (1817–1878) was a French landscape painter associated with the Barbizon School, known for his masterful use of light and open-air painting techniques. He often depicted rural scenes and natural environments with a focus on capturing the changing effects of weather and time of day. Daubigny pioneered the use of portable painting he used a boat atelier to create outdoor artworks directly from nature, influencing the Impressionists. His work emphasized realism and atmospheric depth, bridging traditional landscape painting with emerging modern styles. Daubigny’s contributions helped shape the development of Impressionism and modern landscape art.