Orpheus and Eurydice (recto)
1761
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1761
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows Orpheus reaching for Eurydice as she’s pulled toward Hades. The animals at his feet could be Cerberus, the underworld’s three-headed guard dog. Shadows and light play off the figures, giving the scene drama. Fragonard may have made this while traveling in Italy. The loose lines feel like quick notes, not a finished work. Look up Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732–1806) to see more of his playful, lively style.
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