Dominique DONCRE, artist

Dominique DONCRE, artist

Born in Zegerscappel on March 28, 1743, Dominique DONCRE is a good example of an artist attached to his province. He settled in Arras in 1770, where he spent most of his career. He was made a freeman of Arras in 1772. He married Marie-Agnès-Rose Dineur on November 6, 1784.

He died in Arras in 1820.

He approached all types, such as

  • Decoration,
  • Miniature,
  • Decorative painting,
  • History painting,
  • Portrait,
  • Genre pictures,
  • Still-life,
  • Seascape,
  • Miniature illustrations,
  • Drawings.

His works are present in several museums of the Region.

  • The head office
  • Office de tourisme des Hauts de Flandre

    468 route de la Couronne de Bierne 59380 BERGUES