The painting that won Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) the first prize at the Grand Prix of Rome in 1752 was a far cry from the Rococo paintings that made him famous. Many of his most famous paintings reflect the free attitude of the people at the French court during the final decades of the Ancient Régime. …
Jean-Honoré Fragonard Paintings
Just before complete chaos broke out in France and numerous members of the French court were sent to the guillotine, the Palace of Versailles was a place where hedonism and secret intimacy prevailed. This was reflected in the style of the Rococo artists who worked for the king and his extensive entourage, including François Boucher …
If there was ever an artwork created that defines an entire art movement, then this painting by Fragonard fits this description. The exuberant and libertine taste of the French court of the 18th century was the driving motivation behind it. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about The Swing …
One of the most prolific Rococo artists of the 18th century created many paintings that define this particular art movement. Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) is best known for his ornamental works of art that were commissioned by the pleasure-loving court of Louis XV. He wasn’t born to paint this particular type of painting, though. after all, …