
Jean-Honoré Fragonard and artworks
By Edmond Goncourt, Jules GoncourtLength1h 51m
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A painter and printmaker of the Rococo movement, Jean- Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) is recognised as one of France's most prolific artists. His genius however almost went forgotten after the Revolution due to the expanding influence of neo-classicism and the loss of his bourgeoisie clientele. He studied under the great Boucher and painted over 550 works in various genres including landscapes and portraits illustrating the erotic, the domestic and an abundance of religious scenery. His smooth brushstrokes never faltered in depicting the charm and wit of 18th century France. Fragonard's talent lies in bringing his creations to life in a refined and decadent manner with Goncourt describing him as "the poet of the Ars Amatoria of the age".
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Length1 hr 51 mins
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Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Portrait of Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Marguerite Gérard, c. 1787-1791
3Biography
4Blind Man’s Bluff, c. 1750-1752
5The See-Saw, c. 1750-1752
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6Jéroboam Sacrificing to the Idols, 1752
7Psyche Showing her Sisters her Gifts from Cupid, 1753
8The Dream of Plutarch, 1753-1756
9Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1754-1755
10The Joys of Motherhood, c. 1754
11The Shepherdess, 1754-1755
12The Gardener, 1754-1755
13The Grape Gatherer, 1754-1755
14The Reaper, 1754-1755
15Venus and Cupid (Day), c. 1755
16The Birth of Venus, date unknown
17The Storm, c. 1759
18The Ancient Theatre at Hadrian’s Villa near Tivoli, 1756-1761
19Ruined Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, 1756-1761
20Staircase in the Gardens of the Villa d’Este, 1756-1761
21The Laundresses, after 1761
22Game in the Park (Le Jeu de la palette), 1761
23Farmer’s Children, early 1760s
24The Stolen Kiss (L’Enjeu Perdu), c. 1760
25The Cradle, c. 1760-1765
26Mercury and Argus, c. 1761-1762
27Cascatelle Grandi in Tivoli, 1761-1762 ?
28Rinaldo in the Gardens of Armida, c. 1763
29The Bathers, 1763-1764
30The Torrent, c. 1763-1765
31Landscape with Shepherds and Flock of Sheep, c. 1763-1765
32A Philosopher Reading, c. 1764
33Old Man with White Hair, 1761-1772
34Head of an Old Man, c. 1765
35Group of Putti, c. 1767
36The High Priest Corésus Sacrificing Himself to Save Callirhoé, 1765
37The Swing, 1767
38Landscape with Washerwomen near a Pond Where a Donkey Has Stopped, c. 1768
39Portrait of a Man, 1768-1770
40The Master of the World, 1768-1775
41The Interrupted Sacrifice, date unknown
42Night Scene or The Beggar’s Dream, c. 1769
43The Music Lesson, 1769
44The Study, c. 1769
45Portrait of Marie-Madeleine Guimard, c. 1769
46Young Woman, c. 1769
47A Woman with a Dog, c. 1769
48Inspiration, c. 1769
49Portrait, known as the Portrait of Denis Diderot, c. 1769
50Jérôme de Lalande, c. 1769