Delphi Complete Works of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (Illustrated)

The leading exponent of the Rococo style, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s paintings are characterised by remarkable facility, exuberance and frivolous hedonism. Regarded as one of the greatest colourists of art history, Fragonard produced stunning artworks that capture the spirit of the final days of the Ancien Régime, conveying intimacy and veiled eroticism. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Fragonard’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard — fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Fragonard’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the paintings you wish to view * Includes a selection of Fragonard's drawings – explore the artist’s varied works * Features a bonus biography – discover Fragonard's artistic and personal life

CONTENTS:

The Highlights Blindman’s Buff Venus and Cupid Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols Psyche Shows Her Sisters the Gifts She Received from Cupid The Captured Kiss The Storm The Small Park The Bathers Coresus Sacrifices Himself to Save Callirhoë The Swing Mademoiselle Guimard Love Letters The Education of the Virgin The Bolt A Young Girl Reading A Boy as Pierrot Forsaken The Vow to Love

The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings

The Drawings List of Drawings

The Biography Fragonard by Haldane Macfall

© 2018 Delphi Classics Ltd (Ebook): 9781786565167

Release date

Ebook: 1 May 2018