Fragonard

[ fra-gaw-nar ]

/ fra gɔˈnar /

noun

Jean Ho·no·ré

[zhahn aw-naw-rey] /ʒɑ̃ ɔ nɔˈreɪ/, 1732–1806, French painter.

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Examples from the Web for fragonard

It was a replica of Fragonard's Gimblette, a brilliant painting that looked as if it had barely had time to dry.
The Revolt of the Angels|Anatole France
Fragonard, the painter, decorated Mademoiselle Guimard's magnificent, luxuriously-furnished hotel.
History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time|Henry Sutherland Edwards
Fragonard lost patience and temper, goaded by her ill-manners, her abuse, and her biting tongue.
Fragonard|Haldane Macfall
Arrived in Rome, Fragonard, like his master before him, was torn with doubts and uncertainties and warring influences.
Fragonard|Haldane Macfall

Large paper copy, with numerous etchings by Lalauze in three states; in addition are plates by Boucher, Fragonard, etc.
A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for fragonard

Fragonard

/ (French fraɡɔnar) /

noun

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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