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Angelica Is Exposed to the Orc, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
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Angelica Is Exposed to the Orc, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Angelica Is Exposed to the Orc, 1780s
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Ariosto Ludovico Black Chalk Brown Wash Epic Poem Fragonard Jean Honore Jean Honoré Fragonard Ludovico Ariosto Orlando Furioso Poem Rococo Era Wash
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Angelica Unveiled before the Orc, a captivating masterpiece by Jean-Honore Fragonard from the 1780s, presents a dramatic scene from Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem, Orlando Furioso. The drawing, executed in black chalk with brown and gray wash on laid paper, showcases the moment of truth as the sorceress Alcina exposes the sleeping Angelica to the Orc, a fearsome monster sent by her jilted lover, Orlando. This evocative artwork is a testament to the Rococo era's penchant for theatricality and the depiction of sensational scenes from literature. Fragonard masterfully captures the essence of the poem, with Angelica's delicate form juxtaposed against the raw power and menace of the Orc. The use of chalk and wash creates a rich, textured contrast, adding depth and dimension to the figures and the scene. Angelica Is Exposed to the Orc is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and literature. The drawing is a part of the vast collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is a significant addition to the gallery's extensive holdings of 18th-century European art. This artwork is a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the cultural heritage of France during the Rococo era and the enduring influence of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso on European literature and art.
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