Jean Donguès

author

French active 1930–1981

Jean Donguès was a French writer and poet who contributed text to several photographic books in the mid-20th century. He is notably associated with Robert Doisneau's work, providing whimsical poems that complemented Doisneau's street photography. His writing often focused on childhood and everyday life, characterized by an affectionate and imaginative tone. While less of a public figure than his collaborators, his contributions are integral to the literary context of several classic French photo-books.^[1,2]

• childhood
• everyday life
• poetry