Jean-Baptiste-André Gautier-Dagoty

Jean-Baptiste-André Gautier-Dagoty was an artist active between 1740 and 1778, known primarily for his production of prints. His documented activity spans nearly four decades in the mid-eighteenth century.

Gautier-Dagoty is represented in contemporary museum holdings by six prints, which offer insight into his subject matter and clientele. These works range from portraiture to allegorical and historical scenes. Notable examples include two separate portrayals of Ph. Cl. A. de Thubières, Comte de Caylus, alongside the state portrait Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. His capacity for allegorical composition is demonstrated by the work Minerva Crowning the Genius of Fine Arts, while the domestic genre is touched upon in Seated Woman Embroidering.

The artist's high-quality prints establish his relevance in 18th-century French graphic arts. Today, his work is held in major institutional collections, including the National Gallery of Art, which preserves examples of his output. Many of these historical works are now available as downloadable artwork, having entered the public domain.