Jean-Honoré Fragonard
A Young Girl Reading
Image courtesy of
The National Gallery of Art, U.S.A
Geographic Center:
France
Background:
Rococo was a style that grew out of the richness of Louis XIV, the sun king,
and flourished during the time of Louis XV before disappearing during the
French Revolution.
Effect on Faces and Figures:
The overall style was very light-hearted and happy. Figures were highly decorated
and contain a sort of ethereal sense to it. The unifying characteristic of
Rococo paintings is the sense of "happiness" it possesses. The colors used
had a rich pastel-like appearance.
Famous Artists:
Jean-Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard
