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Fragonard: Drawing Triumphant

Fragonard: Drawing Triumphant

Stein, Perrin
Dupuy-Vachey, Marie-Anne
Williams, Eunice

Hardcover

Art HistoryDrawing InstructionIndividual Artists

Publisher Price: $65.00

ISBN10: 1588396010
ISBN13: 9781588396013
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Published: Oct 18 2016
Pages: 320
Weight: 4.30
Height: 1.40 Width: 9.80 Depth: 11.40
Language: English
An exquisitely illustrated volume that emphasizes the importance of drawing in Fragonard's creative process

One of the most forward-looking artists in 18th-century France, Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) is considered the preeminent draftsman of his time. This fresh assessment of the artist focuses on the role of drawing in his creative process and showcases Fragonard's mastery and experimentation with drawing in a range of media, from vivid red chalk to luminous brown wash, as well as etching, watercolor, and gouache. Unlike many old master painters, Fragonard explored the potential of drawings as works of art in their own right, ones that permitted him to work with great freedom and allowed his genius to shine. The drawings featured here come from public and private collections in New York, balancing a mix of well-loved masterpieces, new discoveries, and works that have long been out of the public eye.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University Press

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