Auguste Andre Lançon

Auguste Andre Lançon is documented as an artist active circa 1856, known primarily for detailed studies of animal subjects. While definitive biographical information regarding Lançon’s nationality or complete lifespan remains limited, their artistic output is represented in significant American institutions.

The majority of Lançon’s surviving documented works consist of observational drawings focusing on animals in various settings, including domestic and zoo environments, suggesting an emphasis on anatomical study and naturalistic representation. The Art Institute of Chicago holds a group of six works, comprising five drawings and one print, solidifying the artist’s presence in museum collections.

Notable titles held in the collection include the drawings Begging Monkey, Cat Asleep in Basket, and the detailed observational piece Elephant with Riders in Jardin des Plantes, Paris, alongside Elephant with Riders and Horse with Monkey on Back. These works underscore Lançon’s facility with draftsmanship and choice of often unusual or engaging animal scenarios. Today, the existing examples of Auguste Andre Lançon prints and drawings are preserved for study. As these works fall into the public domain, they often become available as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork reproductions.