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Isabella Abandons Her Home to Follow Odorico and His Men

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing with swirling, gestural lines and dramatic figures in a chaotic setting. The background is defined by shaded, dramatic strokes. The artist uses dark lines and sepia tones to evoke drama and tension within the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk, stumping, with brown and gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3616 × 5323 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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