The Love Letter
The Met
Artist: Jean Honoré Fragonard(French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris)
Date: early 1770s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 32 3/4 x 26 3/8 in. (83.2 x 67 cm)
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman in a blue dress holds flowers and a letter, a small dog at her side
Detailed Description
A woman is seated, looking directly at the viewer. She is positioned slightly to the right of the center, with her body angled to the left. She wears a light blue dress with white lace trim on the sleeves and bodice, and a brown overdress or shawl draped over her shoulders and lap. Her hair is styled high with a white cap adorned with pink ribbons. Her face is fair, with rosy cheeks and lips, and dark eyes. In her left hand, she holds a small bouquet of pink and white flowers wrapped in white paper, along with a small white card or letter. The visible text on the card appears to be "Mon Cher" or "Ma Cher". Her right arm is bent, resting on her lap. To her right, a small, fluffy white dog with light brown ears and patches lies on a green upholstered bench or chair next to her. The dog looks towards the viewer. To the left of the woman, a dark wooden desk or table is visible, with several white papers or books stacked on it. Behind the desk, a tall arched opening is partially visible, with a dark curtain drawn to the left. The background is predominantly warm brown and gold tones, with a golden curtain draped on the right side. The scene is brightly lit, with light appearing to originate from the left.
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