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The Fountain of Love, by Jean Honoré Fragonard, oil, 1793

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Overview

The Fountain of Love is a 1793 oil by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Rococo painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Jean Honoré Fragonard
When & what style?
1793 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people, some of whom are naked, gathered around a fountain. The scene is set in a lush, green landscape with trees and bushes in the background. The people are all looking at something in the fountain, and some of them are reaching out to touch it. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes light and shadow, with the figures in the foreground being brightly lit and the background being darker. This creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The artist who created this painting is Jean Honoré Fragonard.

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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