Jean Démosthène Dugourc

Jean Démosthène Dugourc was an influential designer and draftsman active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with his documented career spanning the years 1760 to 1810. His expertise lay in architectural studies, detailed drawings, and designs for applied and decorative arts, particularly textiles and interior ornamentation.

Dugourc’s design output focuses heavily on the realization of architectural elements for both public and private commissions. Fifteen of his works are represented in major institutional holdings, including eight drawings and seven textiles. These works encompass ambitious architectural studies such as Interior of Halle aux Blés, Paris [The Corn Exchange] and The Garden Façade of Bagatelle, alongside specific interior blueprints like Wall Elevation for a Salon and Design for a Wall Panel. Other surviving documentation includes the design for L'Autel.

These designs, documenting key elements of decorative and architectural history, are preserved in the permanent collections of major American museums, including the National Gallery of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Due to the historical period of his output, much of Jean Démosthène Dugourc’s original work resides within the public domain. Historical records detailing Jean Démosthène Dugourc prints and original drawings are highly valued references, and high-quality prints of his designs are frequently reproduced.