1784
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Olympia Tells Roland Her Sad Story is a 1784 chalk by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a sketch of a scene where a woman, dressed in a long gown and veil, sits on a bench, gesturing with her right hand as she speaks to a man. The man, attired in a suit of armor, sits on a chair, holding a helmet in his left hand and looking up at the woman. Above them, a group of figures are visible, although their details are unclear. The sketch is rendered in pen, brown ink, and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper. The artist's use of these mediums creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The sketch is part of the Romanticism movement, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and imagination. To learn more about this artistic style, explore the Romanticism movement.
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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