Jean Théodore Dupas (1882–1964): A Bordeaux Visionary of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Jean Théodore Dupas emerged from the artistic landscape of Bordeaux in 1882, establishing himself as a prolific painter, designer, poster artist, and decorator who profoundly shaped the aesthetic sensibilities of his era. His career spanned decades, culminating in a legacy celebrated for its masterful blend of Art Nouveau elegance and Art Deco dynamism—a stylistic duality that cemented his place among France’s most influential artists of the early 20th century. Dupas' formative years were steeped in Bordeaux’s…