Colin B. Bailey presents Fragonard's 'Progress of Love'


Listen to the Story: 13 minutes

Description:

The intriguing story behind the commission, rejection, and rehousing of Fragonard’s paintings is brought to life by Colin B. Bailey, former Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at the Frick (now Director of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) in an updated video produced in 2013.

Bailey leads viewers through the narrative of the Progress of Love, revealing the rich meanings imbedded in Fragonard’s paintings while also illuminating the artist’s exquisite technique.

Via https://www.frick.org/interact/jean-honore-fragonard-progress-love