Who painted Landscape with Passing Shower?

Landscape with Passing Shower was painted by Jean Honoré Fragonard in 1765.

Where can I see Landscape with Passing Shower?

Landscape with Passing Shower is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Landscape with Passing Shower?

Landscape with Passing Shower is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Passing Shower?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Passing Shower are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Passing Shower

Jean Honoré Fragonard , 1765

Landscape with Passing Shower is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Created in 1765, this oil painting by Jean‑Honoré Fragonard portrays a tranquil countryside scene under a light rain.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1765, this oil painting by Jean‑Honoré Fragonard portrays a tranquil countryside scene under a light rain. The composition is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it is displayed as an example of the artist’s early landscape work.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a gentle shower moving across a pastoral setting. Figures and domestic animals gather beside a meandering stream, while trees rise in the distance beneath a soft, blue sky. The quiet interaction of people, animals, and weather suggests a moment of calm communion with nature.

Technique & Style

Fragonard employs delicate brushwork and a restrained palette of muted greens, blues, and earth tones. Subtle variations in tone convey atmospheric depth, while the interplay of light filtering through foliage creates a warm, luminous effect on the foreground figures.

History & Provenance

Painted during the mid‑18th century, the work entered the Detroit Institute of Arts’ holdings through acquisition in the early 20th century. Its presence in the museum’s collection reflects the institution’s focus on European art of the Rococo period, of which Fragonard was a prominent figure.