Jean-Joseph Dumas
Born in 1838.
Died in 1910.
Jean-Joseph Dumas was a multifaceted artist recognised as a painter, draughtsman and lithographer. His career also extended to teaching, where he shared his knowledge with his students. In 1872, he played a key role in founding “La Fronde”, an illustrated satirical political newspaper that bears witness to his artistic and social commitment.
Dumas’s contributions to the art scene of his time, both through his works and his involvement in the press, underscore his importance in the cultural landscape of the nineteenth century.