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Cava Napoli, by Jean Honoré Fragonard, 1800

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Overview

Cava Napoli is a 1800 by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Honoré Fragonard
When & what style?
1800 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a distant view of a town nestled among hills. In the foreground, a man and a woman are standing together, looking out at the scene before them. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the play of light and shadow in the scene, from the warm tones of the buildings to the cool blues of the distant hills. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peace. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Honoré Fragonard
Artist

Jean Honoré Fragonard

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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