Marie Madeleine Guimard
- Artist
- Jean-Honore Fragonard
- Date
- c.1769
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Portrait
Jean-Honoré Fragonard's portrait of 'Marie Madeleine Guimard' exemplifies his acclaimed late Rococo style. This piece, like many of his works, was painted on a canvas using oil paints. Its provocative edge and intimate atmosphere echo Fragonard's characteristic hedonism and flair, making this portrait a prime example of his body of work. The meticulously detailed depiction of Guimard underscores the remarkable facility that earmarked Fragonard as one of the most prolific French artists during the Ancien Régime period. Despite Fragonard's extensive output, the exact date of this portrait, like most of his pieces, remains unknown.
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