The Funeral of Decius Mus
1774
Usually famous for painting flirtatious lovers in gardens, Fragonard takes a sharp turn into high drama here. This chaotic, swirling scene depicts the funeral of the Roman hero Decius Mus, packed with grieving soldiers, weeping women, and clanking armor. The loose, energetic brushstrokes make the whole image feel like it's vibrating with emotion, almost as if Fragonard was racing to capture the moment before the ink dried. It's a fantastic example of how Rococo artists could handle heavy historical subjects with incredible flair.
- Technique
- Brush and brown ink with wash
- Material
- Paper
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