THE READER
by Fragonard
1732-1806
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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.
Worksheet and Activities
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Child-size Master-pieces Easy Level
By Parent Child Press
All the art reproductions in this volume are to be used with the handbook How to Use Child-Size Masterpieces for Art Appreciation (#59784). This handbook enables parents and/or teachers-who need not be art experts-to introduce fine paintings to children of all ages, beginnning with three-year-olds.
Biography of Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Swing
by Fragonard
The Swing
(another view)
About "The Swing"
The Swing
1765 version by Fragonard
European Paintings
look for Fragonard in the Artist section
Fragonard
online book by Macfall
Young Girl Reading
Fragonard, Jean-Honoré
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
Famous Artists in this Series
Index to Famous Paintings
Art Appreciation
Lessons for Kids
