Jean-Honoré Fragonard

French painter (1732–1806)
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Jean-Honoré Fragonard
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Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Summary

Jean-Honoré Fragonard is a human[1]. Born in Grasse[2], he… he was born on April 5, 1732[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 22, 1806[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,562 views/month, #6,827 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grasse[2], Jean-Honoré Fragonard…
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard passed away in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[11].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on April 5, 1732[3].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard died on August 22, 1806[5].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard is buried at Saint-Roch, Paris[12].
  • Among Jean-Honoré Fragonard's spouses was Marie-Anne Fragonard[13].
  • A child of Jean-Honoré Fragonard was Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard[14].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard held citizenship in France[15].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard held citizenship in French constitutional monarchy[16].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard worked as a painter[6].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard's professions included printmaker[7].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard's field of work was painting[17].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard was educated at École royale des élèves protégés[18].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[19].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Jean-Honoré Fragonard was Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Le Brun[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Honoré Fragonard is The Swing[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Honoré Fragonard is The Lock[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Honoré Fragonard is A Young Girl Reading[24].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard received the Prix de Rome[25].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard is recorded as male[26].
  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Grasse[2], Jean-Honoré Fragonard… he was born on April 5, 1732[3].

Education

Educated at École royale des élèves protégés[18], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1748[30]; French Academy in Rome[19], an educational institution[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1666[33], headquartered in Rome[34]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris[20], an art academy[35], in France[36], founded in 1797[37], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[38]. Studied under Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin[39], a painter[40], 1699–1779[41], of France[42], specialised in visual arts[43] and François Boucher[44], a painter[45], 1703–1770[46], of France[47], specialised in painting[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9]. Jean-Honoré Fragonard's field of work was painting[17]. A notable student of him was Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Le Brun[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Swing[22], a painting[49], founded in 1767[50]; The Lock[23], a painting[51], founded in 1777[52]; and A Young Girl Reading[24], a painting[53], founded in 1770[54].

Recognition

Jean-Honoré Fragonard received the Prix de Rome[25].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Honoré Fragonard's spouses was Marie-Anne Fragonard[13]. A child of him was Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard[14].

Death and Burial

Jean-Honoré Fragonard died on August 22, 1806[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[55], in France[56], founded in -0300[57] and former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[11], a former arrondissement of Paris[58], in France[59], founded in 1795[60]. Burial took place at Saint-Roch, Paris[12].

Why It Matters

Jean-Honoré Fragonard ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,562 views/month, #6,827 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Jules Chéret[63], a painter[64], 1836–1932[65], of France[66], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[67]; Louis Justin Laurent Icart[68], a painter[69], 1888–1950[70], of France[71], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[72], specialised in erotic art[73]; Jean-Frédéric Schall[74], a painter[75], 1752–1825[76], of France[77]; Jean-François Janinet[78], a balloonist[79], 1752–1814[80], of France[81], specialised in erotic art[82]; and Nicolas de Launay[83], an etcher[84], 1739–1792[85], of Kingdom of France[86], specialised in erotic art[87].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Honoré Fragonard born?

Born in Grasse[2], Jean-Honoré Fragonard…

Where did Jean-Honoré Fragonard die?

Jean-Honoré Fragonard died in Paris[4].

Who was Jean-Honoré Fragonard married to?

Jean-Honoré Fragonard's spouses include Marie-Anne Fragonard[13].

What did Jean-Honoré Fragonard do for work?

Jean-Honoré Fragonard worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Jean-Honoré Fragonard go to school?

Jean-Honoré Fragonard was educated at École royale des élèves protégés[18], French Academy in Rome[19], and Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].

What awards did Jean-Honoré Fragonard receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[25].

Who did Jean-Honoré Fragonard influence?

Jean-Honoré Fragonard has been cited as an influence by Jules Chéret[63], Louis Justin Laurent Icart[68], Jean-Frédéric Schall[74], and Jean-François Janinet[78].

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