Jean-Claude Richard, abbé of Saint-Non

The painting depicts Jean-Claude Richard, Abbé of Saint-Non, seated on a stone wall, dressed in attire inspired by Spanish fashion (à l'Espagnole), including a red shirt, white ruffled collar, and brown hat. A yellow cloth covers his lap, and he holds an unidentified brown object in his right hand.

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Fragonard's attention to detail, particularly in the subject's facial features and clothing textures. The composition contrasts the figure against a simple, yet effective, backdrop of a blue sky and a brown wall.

Created around 1769, the painting's provenance prior to its conservation at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona is not detailed here.

The painting reflects 18th-century European fashion influences, specifically the transient vogue for Spanish-inspired attire among the upper classes.

As part of Fragonard's oeuvre, the painting contributes to the artist's reputation for capturing intimate, everyday moments of his contemporaries with nuanced detail.