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Invocation to Love, c. 1781. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806)
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Invocation to Love, c. 1781. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806)
Invocation to Love, c. 1781. Set in a lush garden, this allegory focuses on a woman pleading for help from a statue of Eros. His blindfold alludes to the uncertain outcome of her affair, while the indifferent putto leaning on an orb suggests this woman is not the first to make a desperate appeal to the god of Love. Details like the antique statuary, the womans Roman sandals, and her position parallel to the picture plane (much like depictions on ancient sculptural reliefs) reflect Neoclassical style. However, Fragonards portrayal of the womans feelings through her pose and the billowing robes anticipates Romanticism, a late 18th-century artistic and literary movement that celebrated emotion as a source of aesthetic experience
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1732 1806 Fragonard Jean Honoré Fragonard
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The print titled "Invocation to Love, c. 1781" captures a mesmerizing scene created by the talented Jean-Honore Fragonard. Set in a lush garden, this allegorical artwork centers around a woman desperately seeking assistance from a statue of Eros. The blindfold worn by the god symbolizes the uncertain outcome of her affair, while an indifferent putto leaning on an orb implies that she is not the first to make such a desperate plea to the god of Love. Fragonard's attention to detail is evident in various elements within the composition. From the antique statuary and Roman sandals adorning the woman's feet to her parallel position with respect to ancient sculptural reliefs, Neoclassical influences are apparent. However, it is Fragonard's ability to convey emotion through subtle nuances that foreshadows Romanticism - an artistic movement that celebrated emotions as essential components of aesthetic experiences during late 18th-century. This piece showcases Fragonard's mastery in capturing both stylistic influences and emotional depth within his work. With brush and brown ink combined with graphite squaring lines and underdrawing on cream laid paper, he brings life to this enchanting portrayal of love and longing. Heritage Art/Heritage Images presents this remarkable print from their collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art for art enthusiasts who appreciate masterpieces that transcend time and evoke profound emotions without any commercial intent or association with any specific company.
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