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Saint Jerome

1763–64

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

(French, 1732–1806)

after Johann Liss

(German, c. 1597–1631)
Culture
France, 18th century
Medium
etching
Credit Line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 1974.266
Catalogue raisonné
Wildenstein 14 ; Le Blanc II.249.9
State
I/III
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

Religious scenes are unusual during a century more interested in carefree themes. The prosperous bourgeoisie demanded works with decorative appeal for their homes-pictures of readily comprehensible subjects based on popular literature or theater and rendered with a light, colorful palette.

Saint Jerome

1763–64

Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Johann Liss

(French, 1732–1806), (German, c. 1597–1631)
France, 18th century

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