The CradleJean-Honoré Fragonard · 1761

  • Painting mediumAcrylic
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementRococo Reverie
  • Creation date1761
  • Dimensions46.0 x 55.0 cm
  • MuseumMusée de Picardie

Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732 – 1806)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Cradle
  • Artist: Jean-Honoré Fragonard
  • Year: 1761
  • Original dimensions: 46.0 x 55.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Musée de Picardie
  • Medium: Acrylic
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: rembrandt's style, domestic tranquility

Quick Facts

  • Influences: Rembrandt
  • Artist: Jean-Honoré Fragonard
  • Year: 1765
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Artistic style: Graceful forms and delicate colors
  • Dimensions: 46 x 55 cm
  • Movement: Rococo

Questions & Answers

What mood and emotion come together in "The Cradle"?

"The Cradle" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard conveys a nostalgic feeling within an overall romantic mood.

What is the creation date of "The Cradle" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard?

The creation of "The Cradle" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard is dated 1761.

At what age did Jean-Honoré Fragonard make "The Cradle"?

When "The Cradle" was created in 1761, Jean-Honoré Fragonard - born in 1732 - was 29 years old.

Which color stands out most in "The Cradle"?

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Who is the artist behind "The Cradle"?

"The Cradle" is attributed to Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

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The overall mood of "The Cradle" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard is romantic. The mood describes the general atmosphere of the work.

What color saturation does "The Cradle" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard have?

The palette of "The Cradle" is muted in saturation.

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