Fragonard
Until January 13th 2008The light-hearted, playful paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) provide some of the most enduring images of France's ancien régime. His late-rococo style seemed peculiarly suited to the spirit of the times, and his bold brushstrokes and liberated technique set the stage for the Impressionists to come. The Musée Jacquemart-André, one of Paris's most appealing private collections (and itself a lavish 19th-century palace), has gathered around 100 of the painter's works, some never before displayed in Europe.
Musée Jacquemart-André, 158 boulevard Haussman. Tel: +33 (0)1.45.62.11.59. Open: daily, 10am-6pm. Metro: Saint-Augustin or Miromesnil. See also the museum's website.
From Economist.com
posted by Sophie @ 5:24 PM
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