Portrait of François-Henri d'Harcourt by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. A dynamic, half-length portrait of a man in a white ruff and red cloak, painted with vigorous, expressive brushstrokes.

Portrait of François-Henri d'Harcourt

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

1770 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of French Rococo portraiture, capturing the subject with spirited energy and bold color.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1770, this striking portrait by Jean-Honoré Fragonard is part of his celebrated 'figures de fantaisie' series. It depicts François-Henri d'Harcourt with a sense of theatrical movement, utilizing the artist's signature fluid brushwork and a vibrant palette of reds and blues against a dark ground.

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