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Don Quixote Attacking the Windmill, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
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Don Quixote Attacking the Windmill, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Don Quixote Attacking the Windmill, 1780s
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Attack Attacking Black Chalk Brown Wash Cervantes Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Miguel De Don Quixote Don Quixote De La Mancha Fragonard Jean Honore Jean Honoré Fragonard Miguel De Cervantes Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Rococo Era Wash Windmill
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Don Quixote Attacking the Windmill
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is an exquisite 18th-century drawing by the renowned French artist Jean-Honore Fragonard. Created around 1780, this work of art is a masterful depiction of a scene from Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's literary masterpiece, "Don Quixote." Set against a backdrop of a serene countryside, the drawing showcases the iconic figure of Don Quixote, dressed in full armor, galloping towards a windmill with an determined expression on his face. The windmill, with its sails fully extended, stands tall and imposing, seemingly dwarfing the rider. Fragonard's use of black chalk with brown and gray wash on laid paper adds depth and texture to the image, creating a vivid and evocative scene. Don Quixote, a fictional character from the Spanish novel, is renowned for his eccentricity and his delusional belief that he is a knight-errant. In this scene, he is attacking the windmill, believing it to be a giant, with the intention of proving his chivalric prowess. The scene is a perfect representation of the absurdity and the whimsy of the character, which has made "Don Quixote" an enduring classic of world literature. This drawing is a testament to the artistic skill and the cultural significance of Jean-Honore Fragonard, who was a leading figure of the Rococo era in France. It is a must-see for anyone with an interest in art, literature, or history, and is a valuable addition to any art center or gallery, particularly those specializing in European art of the 18th century. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is fortunate to have this masterpiece in its collection, making it accessible to the public for appreciation and study.
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