Gilles Antoine Demarteau

Gilles Antoine Demarteau was an artist active during the eighteenth century, with documented activity spanning the years 1700 to 1788. His known body of work consists exclusively of prints, demonstrating proficiency across diverse subjects suitable for museum-quality collections.

Demarteau’s range encompasses anatomical studies, formal portraiture, and genre scenes. Notable works include the detailed figure study Standing Female Nude, the focused portrait Head of a Venerable Man, and the domestic scene Woman and Child before a Fireplace. He also engaged with mythological and classical themes, exemplified by the print Flying Cupid Kissing a Dove, and observational studies such as Profile of a woman and a study of an oak branch.

Thirteen of Gilles Antoine Demarteau prints are preserved in major American institutions, establishing the historical significance and professional value of his output. These institutions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Today, much of Demarteau’s work resides in the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork accessible for study and collection.