Jean HonoréFragonard(1732-1806)是18世纪法国最具前瞻性的艺术家之一,被认为是他那个时代最杰出的绘图员。这一对艺术家的全新评价侧重于绘画在其创作过程中的作用,并展示了弗拉戈纳尔对绘画的精通和在一系列媒体中的实验,从鲜活的红色粉笔到明亮的棕色水洗,以及蚀刻、水彩画和水粉画。与许多老的大师级画家不同,弗拉戈纳尔探索了绘画作为艺术作品的潜力,这些潜力使他能够自由地工作,并让他的天才焕发光彩。这里展出的绘画作品来自纽约的公共和私人收藏,平衡了广受欢迎的杰作、新发现和长期不为公众所关注的作品。
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.