Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard

Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard
Self-portrait, c. 1815
Born(1780-10-26)26 October 1780
Grasse, France
Died10 November 1850(1850-11-10) (aged 70)
Paris, France
EducationFragonard, David
Known forPainting, sculpting
MovementTroubadour style

Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard (French pronunciation: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ evaʁist fʁaɡɔnaʁ]; 26 October 1780 – 10 November 1850) was a French painter and sculptor in the troubadour style. He received his first training from his father and drew from him his piquant subjects and great facility, perfecting them under Jacques-Louis David. His parents were Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Marie-Anne Fragonard.

He was born in Grasse, and died in Paris.

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