THE READER
by Fragonard
1732-1806


The Reader by Fragonard



Jean-Honore Fragonard (frah gaw NAHR) was a French artist who lived in the 1700's. He was such a good artist that he won the Prix de Rome award which enabled him to study in Italy.

His paintings were in the style of what is called the Rococo period. These paintings featured soft colors and natural, carefree scenes. The Swing is such a scene.

After he married, he began to paint pictures of children and families. His life had a different meaning than it had in the past.

Fragonard self-portrait 1769

Study the featured painting of a young girl reading in The Reader to see an example of the different focus of his painting.






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Young Girl Reading
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