Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Author: Jean-Pierre Cuzin

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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A study of the works of Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732-1806). The author reveals the extent to which Fragonard's paintings were informed by such diverse artists as Rembrandt and Ruisdael, Pietro da Cortona and Solimena, Rubens and Jordaens. The text offers an account of the artist's life and work.


Fragonard

Fragonard

Author: Satish Padiyar

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781789142099

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At the time of his death in 1806, the Rococo artist Jean-Honore Fragonard had not painted for two decades. Following a period of huge public success, the painter's reputation fell. Personally secretive, Fragonard created revealing images that undermined a normal sense of space and time. Satish Padiyar investigates the life and work of the last of the libertine painters of the ancien regime, a contemporary of Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and presents dramatic new perspectives on works such as The Progress of Love, painted for Madame du Barry, the infamous The Bolt and the ever-popular The Swing.


Fragonard

Fragonard

Author: Perrin Stein

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1588396010

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One of the most forward-looking artists of the eighteenth century, Jean Honoré Fragonard (1732–1806) was a virtuoso draftsman whose works on paper count among the great achievements of his time. This book showcases Fragonard's mastery and experimentation in a range of media, from vivid red chalk to luminous brown wash, as well as etching, watercolor, and gouache. With essays that focus on the role of drawing in his creative process and provide a modern reevaluation of his graphic work, the book offers fresh perspectives on this innovative and independent artist, who began his career in the Rococo era but lived through and adapted to changing times in France, and who chose to leave the more defined path of official patronage in order to work for private clients. Unlike many earlier painters who used drawings primarily as preparatory tools, Fragonard explored their potential as works of art in their own right, ones that permitted him to work with great freedom and allowed his genius to shine. The 100 featured works come from New York collections, public and private, balancing a mix of well-loved masterpieces, new discoveries, and works that have long been out of the public eye. Fragonard: Drawing Triumphant illuminates the approach of a ceaselessly inventive artist whose draftsmanship was at the core of his remarkable body of work.


Fragonard and the Fantasy Figure

Fragonard and the Fantasy Figure

Author: Melissa Percival

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-12

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781138117365

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A fresh interpretation of the group of Fragonard¿s paintings known as the ¿figures de fantaisie¿, Fragonard and the Fantasy Figure: Painting the Imagination reconnects the fantasy figures with neglected visual traditions in European art and firmly situates them within the cultural and aesthetic contexts of eighteenth-century France. Prior scholarship has focused on the paintings¿ connections with portraiture, whereas this study relocates them within a tradition of fantasy figures, where resemblance was ignored or downplayed. The book defines Fragonard as a painter of the imagination and foregrounds the imaginary at a time when Enlightenment rationalism and Classical aesthetics contrived to delimit the imagination. The book unravels scholarly writing on these Fragonard paintings and examines the history of the fantasy figure from early modern Europe to eighteenth-century France. Emerging from this background is a view of Fragonard turning away from the academically sanctioned ¿invention¿, towards more playful variants of the imaginary: fantasy and caprice. Melissa Percival demonstrates how fantasy figures engage both artists and viewers, allowing artists to unleash their imagination through displays of virtuosity and viewers to use their imagination to explore the paintings¿ unusual juxtapositions and humour.


The Portuguese Military and the State

The Portuguese Military and the State

Author: Lawrence S. Graham

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-13

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 9780367295240

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Lawrence S. Graham focuses on the implications of the Portuguese case for understanding more fully broader, cross-national patterns in politics and governance, showing how the Portuguese case may constitute an alternative model especially for Latin America and Eastern Europe.


Fragonard in the Universe of Painting

Fragonard in the Universe of Painting

Author: Dore Ashton

Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Examine drawings and paintings by the eighteenth century French artist, discusses the themes and style of his work, and reviews what is known about his life.


Delphi Complete Works of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (Illustrated)

Author: Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 1786565161

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The leading exponent of the Rococo style, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s paintings are characterised by remarkable facility, exuberance and frivolous hedonism. Regarded as one of the greatest colourists of art history, Fragonard produced stunning artworks that capture the spirit of the final days of the Ancien Régime, conveying intimacy and veiled eroticism. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Fragonard’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard — fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Fragonard’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the paintings you wish to view * Includes a selection of Fragonard's drawings – explore the artist’s varied works * Features a bonus biography – discover Fragonard's artistic and personal life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights Blindman’s Buff Venus and Cupid Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols Psyche Shows Her Sisters the Gifts She Received from Cupid The Captured Kiss The Storm The Small Park The Bathers Coresus Sacrifices Himself to Save Callirhoë The Swing Mademoiselle Guimard Love Letters The Education of the Virgin The Bolt A Young Girl Reading A Boy as Pierrot Forsaken The Vow to Love The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings The Drawings List of Drawings The Biography Fragonard by Haldane Macfall Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set


The Age of Watteau, Chardin, and Fragonard

The Age of Watteau, Chardin, and Fragonard

Author: Musée des beaux-arts du Canada (Ottawa)

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 0300099460

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Leading scholars shed light on the development of genre painting in this heavily illustrated volume.


Jean-Honoré Fragonard and artworks

Jean-Honoré Fragonard and artworks

Author: Edmond Goncourt

Publisher: Parkstone International

Published: 2023-11-16

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1785250973

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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”.