1795
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rinaldo, Astride Baiardo, Flies Off in Pursuit of Angelica is a 1795 chalk by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene of a man on horseback, with the horse in mid-air and the man leaning forward. The man is wearing a long coat and a hat, and he appears to be holding a sword in his right hand. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its legs stretched out and its head turned to the side. In the background, there are some faint outlines of trees and hills, but they are not clearly defined. The overall effect of the painting is one of movement and energy, with the horse and rider appearing to be in motion. The artist's use of black chalk and brown wash creates a sense of depth and texture, and the touches of pen and brown ink add a sense of detail and precision. For more on the artist's techniques, look up 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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