1784
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Don Quixote Attacking the Biscayan is a 1784 charcoal by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene of a man on horseback, Don Quixote, charging forward with his lance. He is dressed in armor and a helmet, while his horse is rearing up on its hind legs. In the background, a group of people are shown, some of whom appear to be fleeing from the charging knight. The artist's use of brown and gray washes over charcoal creates a sense of energy and movement in the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, adding to the overall sense of dynamism. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the work of artist Fragonard, Jean Honoré.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
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