Jean-Honore Frangonard (alternatively: Fragonard, Honore; Fragonard, Jean Honore; Fragonard, Jean Honore; Fragonard, Jean-Honore; Jean Honore Fragonard; Frago; Fragonar, Zhan-Onore; Fragonard, J. H.)
Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:
A Boy as Pierrot, In this work, a young boy is depicted in half-length. He looks out towards the viewer wearing a Pierott costume, complete with a hat and short ruff., c.1780
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0286; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: This work was once attributed to Boucher. The pendant for this piece is titled "Young Girl in a Pearl Necklace."
A Metamorphosis of Jupiter, This is a sketch depicting a scene with Jupiter and one of his lovers. The identity of the lover has been debated., c.1765
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0255; Public Notes: This work was sold at Sotheby's on March 11, 1964.
A Shaded Avenue, This work is a watercolor sketch of an avenue covered by a canopy of trees. Figures and animals walk on the ground below.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0297; Public Notes: Many renditions of this work exist. See Rosenberg (Cat. No. 186 and 187) for details. According to our photograph, this work first belonged in the collection of E. Rodrigues before it was acquired byt Albert Henraux.
A Young Woman and her Child, In this painting, a young woman and her child stand in a landscape. The child is wrapped in a sheet and stands on a parapet. Both mother and child look out toward the viewer. They are surrounded by foliage and flowers.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0272; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: Although the notes on this photograph attribute the Louvre as the current repository, this piece could not be found in their online collection.
Adoration of the Shepherds, In this work, a crowd of people and angels surround the Virgin and the sleeping Christ child.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0263; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on this photograph indicate that this work once belonged in the Beraudiere collection.
Arch with Angel, In this work, an angel is depicted in an arch. He is accompanied by a dove and garland of flowers. In his left hand he holds a laurel wreath.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0243.1; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on the back of this photograph indicate that the work was sold at Christie's on March 19, 1965.
Arch with Angel, In this work, Cupid is depicted in an arch. He holds an arrow in his right hand. A garland of flowers and a crown are also depicted.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0243.2; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on the back of this photograph indicate that the work was sold at Christie's on March 19, 1965.
Bolt, In this work, a couple stands embracing in an bedroom scene., c.1777
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0242; Public Notes: According to the notes on the back of our photograph, this work was sold at Sotheby's on June 24, 1964.
Family Dinner, This work depicts a family seated around a table. The woman on the right feeds the baby that sits in her lap.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0251; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on the back of this photograph indicate that this work was sold at Christie's in May of 1863.
Head of an Old Man, In this work, an old man looks up toward something in the distance. His face is illuminated by a light coming from the left of the composition., c.1770
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0266; Public Notes: This work once belonged in the collection of Andre Meyer (Paris). This work is one of many of Fragonard's depicting the same subject matter said to be in the style of Rembrandt. This piece is the most contemporary of this subject matter.
La Chemise Enlevee, In this work, a nude female figure lies in a bed. With her arms in the air, she pulls her shirt off over her head., c.1770
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0268; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: Bequest of Dr. Louis La Caze
La Chemise Enlevee, In this work, a nude female figure lies in a bed. With her arms in the air, she pulls her shirt off over her head., c.1770
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0281; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: Bequest of Dr. Louis La Caze
La Toilette de Psyche, In this painting, Psyche reclines in the clouds. She is surrounded by putti. A dove sits in her lap. In her left hand she holds a crown of flowers.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0280; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Landscape with a Shepherd and his Herd, In this painting, a shepherd and his cattle walk along a dirt trail.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0279; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on this catalog clipping indicate that this work once belonged in the Kann collection.
Le Buveur, In this painting, a man kneels on the ground drinking from a large bottle.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0267; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: Although the notes on this photograph attribute the Louvre as the current repository, this piece could not be found in their online collection.
Les lavandières, A sketch of people washing clothes at a washhouse, 1760
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.MISC.OVER.0021; Public Notes: Quick Record
L'Inspiration, This work depicts a writer interrupted during his work. He looks over his left shoulder at something outside of the picture plane. In his right hand he holds a pen and bares down on a book that sits in front of him., c.1769
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0262; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: This work was bequest of Dr. Louis La Caze in 1869.
Master Fanfan Plays with Punchinello and Company, This work is a sketch depicting the young Master Fanfan. He holds a Punchinello doll under his right arm and tries to outrun two dogs who tug at his clothes. This image is shown in reverse of the original work., c.1778
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0257; Public Notes: This work was sold at Christie's on 7-16-1963. Prior to the Christie's acquisition of the work, this piece belonged in the collection of Marius Paulme, France (1910).
Park de Neuilly (1), This work depicts a view near a rotunda in the Parc St. James, Neuilly. A group of elegantly dressed figures stand in the foreground.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0256.1; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on this catalog clipping indicate that this work was sold at Sotheby's on March 11, 1964.
This work was framed with Fragonard's "Park de Neuilly (2)."
Park de Neuilly (2), This work depicts a view near a bridge in the Parc St. James, Neuilly. A group of elegantly dressed figures stand on a bridge and the surrounding lawn.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0256.2; Public Notes: Handwritten notes on this catalog clipping indicate that this work was sold at Sotheby's on March 11, 1964.
This work was framed with Fragonard's "Park de Neuilly (1)."
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