Artwork
The Little Preacher
The Little Preacher is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Little Preacher is a drawing by Jean Honoré Fragonard, created around 1774. It is executed in brown wash over black chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a young boy standing on a chair, addressing a group of people in a simple room. The boy's serious expression and confident posture convey a sense of authority, capturing a moment of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Fragonard employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume in the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
