Leon Danchin was born in Lille on June 21, 1887. Died on August 4, 1938 in Bergues. He is a French painter, lithographer, engraver and animal sculptor. He is attracted from an early age by drawing and hunting that will become his two passions. After training as a sculptor at two great masters in Lille, he devoted himself more specifically to watercolor. His professional life will be temporarily interrupted by the 1914-1918 war where he will be called. Back to civilian life, the joys of hunting and animal studies punctuate his days.
Well known to the general public all over the world for his hunting engravings...Read more

SCULPTURES & OBJECTS

Sculptures

Illustrated books & catalogs

Leon Danchin Animal Artist. Catalog of the work of Leon Danchin published by Editions Montaut in 2001, 88p.
Preface by Monique Danchin-Mazodier, foreword by Denis and Isabelle Montaut.
The years of war: 14-18. The drawing then.
The hunting years: 14-18, 1925-1935.
The print finally. Evolution of Leon Danchin's signature. Sculpted works. Pets ... and fun scenes. Catalog of reprints. Read more

Bibliography:

1928 à 1932 Almanach du Chasseur (illustrated covers).
1951 Tous les secrets de la chasse et du tir de chasse QUEUE, TETE... PAN ! Eugène-Louis BLANCHET. Published by Collections Universelles, Paris, 165p.
2001 Leon Danchin Animal Artist. Catalog of the work of Leon Danchin published by Editions Montaut in 2001, 88p. Read more
Film: Impression of a contemporary engraving by Danchin

Monographs & catalogs available