Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889 - 1962)

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Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Jean-Gabriel Domergue was a distinguished French painter, renowned for his portraits of Parisian women. His education at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts laid the foundation for his artistic journey. In 1911, Domergue's talents were recognized with the prestigious Prix de Rome, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's artistic evolution, especially from the 1920s, was characterized by a focus on portraying the "Parisian lady." He claimed to be "the inventor of the pin-up" and is known for creating a new archetype of woman in his paintings: slender, elegant, with a swanlike neck and wide, longing eyes. This signature style saw him paint approximately 3,000 portraits, including prominent figures such as Liane de Pougy and Nadine, the future Baroness of Rothschild.

Beyond painting, Jean-Gabriel Domergue's influence extended to fashion. He collaborated with notable couturiers like Paul Poiret and Henry Marque, designing dresses, hats, and accessories. His role in shaping the fashion of his era was significant, reflecting his deep understanding of elegance and style.

Later in his life, Domergue also served as the curator of the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris from 1955 until his passing in 1962. His tenure saw remarkable exhibitions featuring the works of Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Goya, and others, including a tribute to his own master, Giovanni Boldini. Jean-Gabriel Domergue's contributions to art and culture earned him accolades, including being made a Knight of the Legion of Honour and a Fellow of the Academy of Fine Arts.

A notable aspect of Jean-Gabriel Domergue's legacy is the Villa Domergue in Cannes, a historic mansion he built. This villa was turned into a museum in his honor from 1962 to 1973 and is currently used as an official venue by the city of Cannes. It is recognized as an official historical monument and plays a role during the Cannes Film Festival.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Jean-Gabriel Domergue's work represents a unique blend of classic beauty and modern elegance. His paintings offer a window into the Parisian high society of the early 20th century and continue to be a source of inspiration and fascination. To stay informed about sales, auction events, and updates related to Jean-Gabriel Domergue, consider signing up for updates. This ensures access to the latest opportunities to engage with and appreciate the work of this influential French artist​​​​​​.

Date and place of birt:4 march 1889, Bordeaux, France
Date and place of death:16 november 1962, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist, Posterist
Genre:Genre Portrait, Nude art, Portrait
Art style:Modern art, Pin-up, Post War Art
Technique:Gouache, Oil, Oil on canvas

Creators France

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749 - 1803)
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard
1749 - 1803
Olga Afanasevna Glebova-Sudeykina (1885 - 1945)
Olga Afanasevna Glebova-Sudeykina
1885 - 1945
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809 - 1892)
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Leloir
1809 - 1892
Bernard Aubertin (1934 - 2015)
Bernard Aubertin
1934 - 2015
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (1716 - 1803)
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
1716 - 1803
Walter Pach (1883 - 1958)
Walter Pach
1883 - 1958
Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter (1844 - 1913)
Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter
1844 - 1913
Paul Cézanne (1839 - 1906)
Paul Cézanne
1839 - 1906
Jacques Lipchitz (1891 - 1973)
Jacques Lipchitz
1891 - 1973
Marguerite Duras (1914 - 1996)
Marguerite Duras
1914 - 1996
Florent Willems (1823 - 1905)
Florent Willems
1823 - 1905
Henrique César de Araújo Pousao (1859 - 1884)
Henrique César de Araújo Pousao
1859 - 1884
Paul Desire Trouillebert (1829 - 1900)
Paul Desire Trouillebert
1829 - 1900
Claude Audran III (1658 - 1734)
Claude Audran III
1658 - 1734
André Kertész (1894 - 1985)
André Kertész
1894 - 1985
Auguste-Xavier Leprince (1799 - 1826)
Auguste-Xavier Leprince
1799 - 1826

Creators Modern art

Konstantin Alekseyevich Korovin (1861 - 1939)
Konstantin Alekseyevich Korovin
1861 - 1939
Friedrich Josef Ruland (1910 - 1986)
Friedrich Josef Ruland
1910 - 1986
Arnold Moeller (1886 - 1963)
Arnold Moeller
1886 - 1963
Roberto Menghi (1920 - 2006)
Roberto Menghi
1920 - 2006
Achille Castiglioni (1918 - 2002)
Achille Castiglioni
1918 - 2002
Yves Tanguy (1900 - 1955)
Yves Tanguy
1900 - 1955
Mohamed Chebaa (1935 - 2013)
Mohamed Chebaa
1935 - 2013
Fritz Discher (1880 - 1983)
Fritz Discher
1880 - 1983
Nikolay Petrovich Meshchaninov (1913 - 1967)
Nikolay Petrovich Meshchaninov
1913 - 1967
William Henry Johnson (1901 - 1970)
William Henry Johnson
1901 - 1970
Karl Springer (1931 - 1991)
Karl Springer
1931 - 1991
Frederick Carder (1863 - 1963)
Frederick Carder
1863 - 1963
Judy Cassab (1920 - 2015)
Judy Cassab
1920 - 2015
Ulrich Knispel (1911 - 1978)
Ulrich Knispel
1911 - 1978
Hans Coray (1906 - 1991)
Hans Coray
1906 - 1991
Leo Steck (1883 - 1960)
Leo Steck
1883 - 1960