The Musical Contest (c.1754-1755). Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806). Oil on canvas. The Wal
The Musical Contest (c.1754-1755). Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806). Oil on canvas. The Wallace Collection.An early work by Fragonard following his time in Boucher’s studio, the subject is inspired by Boucher’s pastorals. The handling, however, is characteristic of Fragonard, with a warmer palette combined with greater attention to surface effect and use of impasto. Similarly, the theatrical flickering light effects, calligraphic foliage, and twisting poses with swirling drapery all reveal the hand of Fragonard. -- source link
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