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Fragonard's Erotic Works Explored in New Publications and Exhibition

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The December 2015 issue of artpress (n°428, p. 74) features a review of the exhibition "Fragonard amoureux. Galant et libertin" at the Musée du Luxembourg-Sénat, organized by RMN-Grand Palais. The show focuses on the amorous and libertine themes in Jean-Honoré Fragonard's work. Two accompanying publications are highlighted: Guillaume Faroult's "Fragonard amoureux" (Gallimard/RMN-Grand Palais) and Philippe Sollers' "Les Surprises de Fragonard" (Gallimard, collection "L'art et l'écrivain"). The review is titled "Jean-Honoré Fragonard. La nature et les sens."

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Fragonard amoureux. Galant et libertin' at Musée du Luxembourg-Sénat
  • Organized by RMN-Grand Palais
  • Reviewed in artpress n°428, December 2015, p. 74
  • Guillaume Faroult authored 'Fragonard amoureux' (Gallimard/RMN-Grand Palais)
  • Philippe Sollers authored 'Les Surprises de Fragonard' (Gallimard, 'L'art et l'écrivain')
  • Review title: 'Jean-Honoré Fragonard. La nature et les sens'
  • Focus on amorous and libertine themes in Fragonard's work

Entities

Artists

  • Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Institutions

  • artpress
  • RMN-Grand Palais
  • Musée du Luxembourg-Sénat
  • Gallimard

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources