Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (January 7, 1852 - 1929) was one of the leading French artists of the academic school. He was born in Paris, the son of a tailor, and was raised by his grandfather after his father emigrated to Brazil. Later he added his grandfather’s name, Bouveret, to his own.