Figure of Fantasy Portrait of the Abbot of Saint Non 1727-91

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"Figure of Fantasy: Portrait of the Abbot of Saint Non 1727-91" is a notable work by the French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732–1806). Fragonard, renowned for his prolific output and pivotal role in the Rococo art movement, created this piece as part of a series of "fantasy figures" or "figures de fantaisie," which were characterized by their brisk brushwork, whimsical nature, and often imaginative or idealized portrayal of the subject.

The portrait in question depicts Jean-Claude Richard de Saint-Non (1727–1791), an abbot, amateur artist, and engraver, who was a significant patron of the arts and an acquaintance of Fragonard. Saint-Non was known for his Grand Tour travels and his association with prominent artists of the time, including Fragonard, whom he met during his travels in Italy.

Fragonard's "Figure of Fantasy: Portrait of the Abbot of Saint Non" is distinguished by its loose and expressive technique, which was a departure from the more formal and detailed portraiture of the period. The work captures the essence of the sitter through a sense of immediacy and intimacy, rather than through a meticulous depiction of his physical features or status. The portrait is believed to have been painted around the 1760s, a period when Fragonard was experimenting with this freer style of painting.

The painting is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its insight into the social and cultural milieu of 18th-century France, reflecting the intellectual curiosity and patronage of the arts that were characteristic of the Enlightenment. The "Figure of Fantasy: Portrait of the Abbot of Saint Non" remains an important example of Fragonard's work and of the Rococo style, capturing the playful and ephemeral spirit that defined the era.

As with many of Fragonard's fantasy figures, the exact date of creation, provenance, and history of the "Portrait of the Abbot of Saint Non" may not be thoroughly documented, which is typical for works of this genre from the period. Nevertheless, the painting is held in high regard by art historians and collectors alike and continues to be studied for its artistic innovation and cultural significance.

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