Auguste Charnaux
photographer
Auguste Charnaux was a prominent Swiss photographer and member of the Charnaux Frères & Cie studio in Geneva. He took over the family photography business from his father, Joseph Florentin Charnaux, in 1881. The brothers were known for their extensive work documenting Swiss landscapes, monuments, and major events, including the Swiss National Exhibition in Geneva in 1896. They were active members of the Union Suisse des Photographes (USP) starting in 1890.[1,2]
- Swiss landscapes
- monuments
- historical events
Books
Works by Auguste Charnaux
- 1912 Les rives du Léman Album with 18 collotypes of Lake Leman in Switzerland.
Awards
- 1896 Médaille d'Or