Jean-Honoré Fragonard - The stealthy kiss (1765-1770)


Among the major exponents of the orderly and symmetrical rococo, Jean-Honoré Fragonard is the undisputed master of fabrics. His precise, snap-on brush strokes that strike the canvas like a saber create a fabric effect that no one can match.
The two lovers seem young and updated Romeo and Juliet from across the Alps.
An open door in the background, of mature people who should check but don't see. France met the Netherlands.

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