Fragonard

American  

[fra-gaw-nar] / fra gɔˈnar /

noun

1. Jean Honoré 1732–1806, French painter.

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Fragonard British  

/ fraɡɔnar /

noun

1. Jean-Honoré (ʒɑ̃ ɔnɔre). 1732–1806, French artist, noted for richly coloured paintings typifying the frivolity of 18th- century French court life

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Example Sentences

The Wildensteins, a family of French art dealers spanning five generations, were historically secretive about the exact details of their collection, which has included works by Caravaggio, Fragonard and many other blue-chip artists.

From New York Times

Gewgaws were as much an inspiration to him as the superlative workshops of Sèvres or Fragonard’s studio.

From Los Angeles Times

French culture wasn’t silly, or superficial, and though the paintings of Fragonard and the harpsichord works of Rameau may seem too precious to some audiences, there is substance and depth in both.

From Washington Post

It’s a world of pinpoint delicacy and — in pictures like Fragonard’s “Woman with a Dog” — self-amused wit.

From New York Times

It’s so startling because the Frick is loaded with Fragonard — you know, romping women, pretty pictures — and this is decidedly not a pretty picture.

From New York Times