Don Quixote Attacking the Windmill
1780s
Fragonard, usually known for his frilly, romantic Rococo scenes, shows his wild side here illustrating the famous delusion of Cervantes' knight. Don Quixote charges his bony horse straight at a windmill he believes is a terrifying giant, captured in a burst of energetic, scribbly ink lines. The tilted perspective makes the wooden structure loom dangerously, while loose washes of ink suggest the dust and chaos of the moment. Tiny figures at the bottom look on in a mix of awe and terror, adding a perfect touch of comedic timing to the disaster about to unfold.
- Technique
- Pen and ink with wash
- Material
- Paper
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