Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard
Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard 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.
Works
His paintings include:Francis I Armed as a KnightFrancis I Receiving Primaticcio Joan of Arc Climbing to the StakeTasso Reading Jerusalem DeliveredFrancis I at MarignanMirabeau Replying to Dreux-BrézéAs a sculptor, he produced the old pediment of the Chambre des Députés and a colossal statue of Pichegru.
He designed an engraving called the Interior of a Revolutionary Committee under the Terror, which was engraved by Pierre-Gabriel Berthault and Claude Nicolas Malapeau in 1802.
General and cited references
- ''Dictionnaire Bouillet''