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1) Fragonard
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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...
2) Fragonard
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Poète de l'Art d'aimer du temps », voilà comment les Goncourt définissent Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), un des artistes les plus importants de sa génération, qui a pourtant failli plonger dans l'oubli, dépassé par l'influence grandissante du mouvement néo-classique dans la deuxième moitié du XVIIIème siècle. Peintre de l'amour et de la volupté, il a également donné naissance à une œuvre riche et plurielle ; peintures historico-mythologiques,...
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