The Progress of Love The Pursuit
- Artist
- Jean-Honore Fragonard
- Date
- 1773
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Frick Collection
Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 'The Progress of Love The Pursuit' is a stunning example of Rococo artistry in late 18th-century France. This piece is a telling representation of his style, marked by captivating detail, lively movement, and subtle eroticism. Painted skillfully with oil on canvas, the artwork portrays a romantic pursuit scene that truly encapsulates the essence of genre painting in that time period. Despite not having a dated certificate, the vitality and intimacy evident in Fragonard's work underpin his standing as one of the most productive artists of the Ancien Régime.
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