Fragonard : drawing triumphant : works from New York collections /

Fragonard : drawing triumphant : works from New York collections /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Stein, Perrin, author.
Imprint:	New York : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, [2016] New Haven ; London : Distributed by Yale University Press
Description:	xix, 301 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Fragonard, Jean-Honoré, -- 1732-1806 -- Exhibitions. Fragonard, Jean-Honoré, -- 1732-1806. Drawing, French -- Exhibitions. Drawing -- Collectors and collecting -- New York (State) -- New York -- Exhibitions. Drawing -- Collectors and collecting. Drawing, French. New York (State) -- New York. Exhibition catalogs. Exhibition catalogs.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10878790

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Other uniform titles:	Dupuy-Vachey, Marie-Anne, Williams, Eunice, 1940- Brosnan, Kelsey, Fragonard, Jean-Honoré, 1732-1806. Drawings. Selections.
Other authors / contributors:	Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), host institution, issuing body.
ISBN:	9781588396013 1588396010
Notes:	Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, October 6, 2016-January 8, 2017. Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-296) and index.
Summary:	"Jean Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) was a virtuoso draftsman whose works on paper count among the significant achievements of his time. This book focuses on the role of drawing in Fragonard's creative process and provides a modern reevaluation of his graphic work, while showcasing his mastery and experimentation with drawing in a range of media. Unlike many old master painters, who used drawings primarily as preparatory tools, Fragonard explored their potential as works of art in their own right. The 100 works featured in this publication include well-loved masterpieces, new discoveries, and works that have been long out of the public eye, illuminating the career of a ceaselessly inventive artist whose draftsmanship was at the core of his remarkable body of work." -- Publisher's description

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Summary:	An exquisitely illustrated volume that emphasizes the importance of drawing in Fragonard's creative process <br> <br> One of the most forward-looking artists in 18th-century France, Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) is considered the preeminent draftsman of his time. This fresh assessment of the artist focuses on the role of drawing in his creative process and showcases Fragonard's mastery and experimentation with drawing in a range of media, from vivid red chalk to luminous brown wash, as well as etching, watercolor, and gouache. Unlike many old master painters, Fragonard explored the potential of drawings as works of art in their own right, ones that permitted him to work with great freedom and allowed his genius to shine. The drawings featured here come from public and private collections in New York, balancing a mix of well-loved masterpieces, new discoveries, and works that have long been out of the public eye.<br> <br> Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University Press<br> <p><br> Exhibition Schedule:</p> <p> The Metropolitan Museum of Art <br> (10/06/16-01/08/17)</p>
Item Description:	Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, October 6, 2016-January 8, 2017.
Physical Description:	xix, 301 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-296) and index.
ISBN:	9781588396013 1588396010