A Boy in a Red-lined Cloak by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. A portrait of a young boy with curly brown hair wearing a white ruffled collar and a dark cloak lined with red.

A Boy in a Red-lined Cloak

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

1780 · Oil Paint, Panel

A charming 18th-century portrait of a young boy characterized by soft lighting and expressive brushwork.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted around 1780 by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, this oil on panel portrait captures the youthful innocence of a young boy. The work showcases the artist's signature loose, painterly style and his ability to render soft, luminous skin tones against a dark, atmospheric background.