Rinaldo in the enchanted forest - Fragonard
Date :
Entre 1761 et 1777
Type of image :
Dessin (lavis)
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
335x462
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Description
Rinaldo battles the harpies protecting the enchantress's home before she appears to him in all her radiant beauty.
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History :
2. Pendant whose current location is unknown: Rinaldo in Armida's Gardens. To date between the revival of Quinault/Lulli's opera (1761) and Glück's (1777).
Fragonard seems to have been inspired by Lulli's opera (1686).
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Technical Data
Notice #001098
Past ID :
A0417
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