Artwork
Music
Music is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
About this work
Overview
Music is an allegorical oil painting created by Jean Honoré Fragonard around 1760. It is now part of the Norton Simon Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman playing a lyre on a cloud, accompanied by a cherub. She wears a flowing yellow dress and a blue shawl, exuding elegance and gentleness.
Technique & Style
Fragonard's use of soft, pastel colors and intricate details, such as the lyre's strings and curved body, creates a sense of beauty and intimacy 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.
