A Pioneer of Atmospheric Impressionism: The Life and Art of Charles-François Daubigny Charles-François Daubigny, born in Paris in 1817, emerged from a family deeply intertwined with the world of art—his father, Edmé François Daubigny, and uncle, Pierre Daubigny, both established painters. This familial legacy provided him with an early foundation, yet Charles quickly sought to forge his own distinctive path, moving beyond the constraints of academic tradition toward a more direct and intimate engagement with the natural world. His initial training under Paul Delaroche instilled in him valuab…