Created:
Movement:
1780
Rococo
key Notes:
Pastoral Elegance, Lush Foliage
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Dimensions:
11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.2 x 24.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"A Shaded Avenue," created by Jean Honoré Fragonard in 1780, exemplifies the artist's mastery of light and color, capturing a serene moment in a lush, idyllic landscape. The painting reflects the Rococo style's emphasis on pleasure and leisure, characteristic of Fragonard's oeuvre, though specific details regarding its commission or original context remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"A Shaded Avenue" by Jean Honoré Fragonard, created in 1780, depicts a serene outdoor scene characterized by lush greenery and dappled light filtering through the trees. The composition features figures engaged in leisurely activities, rendered with a soft color palette and fluid brushwork that exemplify Fragonard's mastery of capturing the essence of 18th-century French pastoral life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Shaded Avenue