Gautier Dagoty Collection

Portrait of Edouard Gautier-Dagoty, 1783. Creator: Carlo Lasinio
Portrait of Edouard Gautier-Dagoty, 1783

Observations sur l histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture, 1752. Creator
Observations sur l histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture, 1752. Private Collection

The Syren Drawn from the Life, 1759? Creator: Benjamin Cole
The Syren Drawn from the Life, 1759? Engraving of a mermaid, claiming to have been drawn from the life. Fake mermaids were popular in the 18th century

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, ca 1781. Private Collection

The Marriage Contract. Artist: Gautier Dagoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-1786)
The Marriage Contract. Private Collection

Princess Maria Theresa of Savoy (1756-1805), Countess of Artois. Artist: Gautier Dagoty
Princess Maria Theresa of Savoy (1756-1805), Countess of Artois. Private Collection

Jeanne Becu, comtesse Du Barry (1743-1793) with a cup of coffee. Artist: Gautier Dagoty
Jeanne Becu, comtesse Du Barry (1743-1793) with a cup of coffee. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Marie Antoinette playing the harp. Artist: Gautier Dagoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-1786)
Marie Antoinette playing the harp. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Two pregnant women. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque de l Academie nationale de medecine

Temple d Isis a Pompeii tel qu il devoit etre en l annee 79, Voyage pittoresque, ou, Description des royaumes de Naples et de Sicile, Duplessis-Berthaux, Jean, 1750-1818, Gautier Dagoty, Edouard, ca

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Gautier Dagoty, a renowned artist of the 18th century, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exquisite creations. His talent for anatomical illustration is evident in his vivid and detailed portrayal of a pregnant female in 1778. Using the technique of colour mezzotint, he brought life to this delicate subject matter. In 1783, Dagoty turned his artistic gaze towards portraiture, capturing the essence of Edouard Gautier-Dagoty with remarkable precision. Collaborating with Carlo Lasinio, he immortalized this figure through their combined mastery. Dagoty's contributions extended beyond mere illustrations; he also delved into scientific exploration. In "Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture" published in 1752, he shared insights that bridged art and science. Collaboration seemed to be a recurring theme in Dagoty's career as seen in works like "The Syren Drawn from Life, " where Benjamin Cole joined forces with him to create a captivating piece that mesmerizes viewers even today. His skillful brushstrokes were not limited to individual portraits but also encompassed significant historical figures such as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Through these paintings created around 1781, we catch glimpses into the lives of these iconic monarchs during their reign over France. Dagoty's talent was not confined solely to royalty; he also portrayed Princess Maria Theresa of Savoy (1756-1805), Countess of Artois. With Jean-Baptiste Andre by his side once again as collaborator between 1740-1786), they captured her regal beauty for posterity. Jeanne Becu comtesse Du Barry (1743-1793) found herself immortalized by Dagoty's skilled hand while enjoying a cup of coffee.