Horace de Saussure

1859–1926 (age 67)

Biography

Horace de Saussure devoted his life to capturing light and atmosphere on canvas, drawing on the serene Swiss landscapes around Geneva as a painter of quiet precision. His works reflected a deep curiosity about the interplay between nature and the human spirit, and he became known for compositions that balanced spontaneous emotion with refined technique.

Beloved in the artistic community for his gentle teachings and kindness, Horace drew friends and admirers alike to the Cemetery of Genthod, where he now rests; his legacy endures in the warmth of the strokes he left behind.

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