A Young Woman Seated on the Ground
ca. 1770-73
Fragonard captures a moment of rustic charm here, depicting a young woman seated in a wooded landscape, looking back as if caught in a candid moment. The reddish-brown tones suggest the use of red chalk, a medium the artist mastered to create loose, energetic sketches typical of the Rococo period. This piece feels more intimate and pastoral than his famous, frivolous party scenes like 'The Swing'. The signature in the bottom left corner confirms the master's touch, reminding us that he was just as skilled with a piece of chalk as he was with a paintbrush.
- Technique
- Red chalk drawing
- Material
- Paper
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