# GAUTIER-DAGOTY, Jacques-Fabien

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## Artist

- Lifespan: 1716–1785
- Profession: graphic artist
- School: French

## Biography

French engraver, part of a family of engravers. The father of the family, Jacques-Fabien Gautier-Dagoty, is noted for his pioneering work in four-colour engraving and for the publication and illustration of scientific works. His eldest son, Jean-Baptiste-André Gautier-Dagoty, also became an engraver of scientific illustrations. The other four sons likewise were their father&#39;s pupils and used his methods.

## Related artworks

- [Back of Female](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/gautier-dagoty-jacques-fabien-r89e9f22c846263/back-of-female-r299bc5503c5a0b>)

## Attribution

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