Jean Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) was a French rococo painter and etcher. He was born in Grasse, France in 1732. Six years later the family moved to Paris, where he was trained as a notary public. During his education Jean showed a great interest in painting. Therefore his teacher suggested that he should be trained as a painter. Jean trained with none other than the most famous rococo painter of his time: François Boucher. Although Boucher recognized Jean's talents, the boy lacked the basics, which is why he was trained in the studio of the painter Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. After this basic training, the young Jean apprenticed with Boucher and was influenced by his style. Jean Honoré Fragonard was so good at tracing his master's works that Boucher had him make copies. Jean could also copy other artists.
In 1752 Jean Honoré Fragonard won the "Prix de Rome" of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture with his painting "Jeroboam Sacrifing to the Golden Calf". The prize included a scholarship and a visit to the Academy in Rome as well as studies under the direction of the court painter of Louis XV, Carle Van Loo. From 1756 to 1759 Jean developed his style further in Rome. Here he was influenced by the works Rubens, Rembrandts and Giovanni Battista Tiepolos. At the end of his studies he met his later patron Jean-Claude Richard. In 1760 he traveled with his master through Italy, in 1765 he returned to Paris and was accepted into the Royal Academy.
Jean Honoré Fragonard continued the rococo style of his master Boucher. However, his figures appear much more alive, more physical than Boucher's figures. In Rome he was also inspired by the works of Frans Hals, which gave Jean his brushwork. Gardens, terraces, temples and natural landscapes play an important role in his works of art. His paintings are characterized by many details, pastel colors, light, high sensuality and nature. Critics accuse his style of hedonism, a penchant for eroticism and shamelessness. When the French Revolution broke over France in 1789, Jean lost many of his patrons. Until his death in 1806, he created grisaille works in his home town of Grasse, some of which had Masonic content.
Jean Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) was a French rococo painter and etcher. He was born in Grasse, France in 1732. Six years later the family moved to Paris, where he was trained as a notary public. During his education Jean showed a great interest in painting. Therefore his teacher suggested that he should be trained as a painter. Jean trained with none other than the most famous rococo painter of his time: François Boucher. Although Boucher recognized Jean's talents, the boy lacked the basics, which is why he was trained in the studio of the painter Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. After this basic training, the young Jean apprenticed with Boucher and was influenced by his style. Jean Honoré Fragonard was so good at tracing his master's works that Boucher had him make copies. Jean could also copy other artists.
In 1752 Jean Honoré Fragonard won the "Prix de Rome" of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture with his painting "Jeroboam Sacrifing to the Golden Calf". The prize included a scholarship and a visit to the Academy in Rome as well as studies under the direction of the court painter of Louis XV, Carle Van Loo. From 1756 to 1759 Jean developed his style further in Rome. Here he was influenced by the works Rubens, Rembrandts and Giovanni Battista Tiepolos. At the end of his studies he met his later patron Jean-Claude Richard. In 1760 he traveled with his master through Italy, in 1765 he returned to Paris and was accepted into the Royal Academy.
Jean Honoré Fragonard continued the rococo style of his master Boucher. However, his figures appear much more alive, more physical than Boucher's figures. In Rome he was also inspired by the works of Frans Hals, which gave Jean his brushwork. Gardens, terraces, temples and natural landscapes play an important role in his works of art. His paintings are characterized by many details, pastel colors, light, high sensuality and nature. Critics accuse his style of hedonism, a penchant for eroticism and shamelessness. When the French Revolution broke over France in 1789, Jean lost many of his patrons. Until his death in 1806, he created grisaille works in his home town of Grasse, some of which had Masonic content.
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