Jean Danguy

Jean Danguy was an artist active during a documented period spanning 1894 to 1895, whose primary known output consists of prints. This brief window marks the period where the artist created the works currently represented in major institutional holdings.

Eight of Danguy’s prints are preserved in museum collections, establishing the artist’s significance in the late 19th century printmaking tradition. All documented works are held by the National Gallery of Art. The represented output suggests a thematic focus on melancholy, death, and dramatic suffering, reflected in key titles such as Mélancolie, Le château de la mort, and Martyrs. Several of these works, including multiple versions of Mélancolie and Le château de la mort, confirm the artist’s engagement with intense, introspective subject matter typical of the fin-de-siècle period.

The limited but focused body of available work ensures that today, many Jean Danguy prints are available in the public domain. This accessibility allows institutions and researchers to access and study the artist’s legacy. These works are often made available as downloadable artwork, providing the basis for high-quality prints and scholarly documentation.