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Album de dessins
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Album de dessins

Fragonard Alexandre (1780-1850) — Fragonard : Grasse, 26/10/1780 ; Paris, 11/11/1850 ; nationalité : Française — 2nd quarter 19th Century

School : France

Description

Album relié avec une couverture en cuir et des pages de papier filigrané. Dessins à la mine de plomb ; Album de 68 pages avec un total de 150 dessins d'Alexandre Evariste Fragonard. Les sujets, variés, font une large place à l'histoire de Don Quichotte. Quelques dessins abordent des thèmes antiques ou historiques

About this work

The artwork titled "Album de dessins", attributed to Fragonard Alexandre (1780-1850), is preserved at musée Fragonard. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: dessin, beaux-arts. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier, filigrané, cuir, carton, mine de plomb. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 19th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Album de dessins" is preserved at musée Fragonard, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Fragonard Alexandre (1780-1850) est l'auteur de Album de dessins, oeuvre conservée au musée Fragonard. Fragonard Alexandre (1780-1850) a utilisé ici papier, filigrané, cuir, carton, mine de plomb. Cette pièce mesure Hauteur en cm 46.8 ; Largeur en cm 32.8. Elle est datée de la 2e quart 19e siècle. Informations complémentaires : Fragonard : Grasse, 26/10/1780 ; Paris, 11/11/1850 ; nationalité : Française.

Creation context

Fragonard Alexandre (1780-1850) crée Album de dessins à une époque où la 2e quart 19e siècle transforme en profondeur le paysage artistique. Le musée Fragonard, qui abrite cette œuvre, offre au visiteur la possibilité de mesurer l'influence du contexte historique et culturel sur la démarche de l'artiste. Les circonstances de la création éclairent le sens et la portée de cette pièce remarquable.

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The work « Album de dessins » is held at musée Fragonard, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to Fragonard Alexandre (1780-1850) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

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