The
rose has been revered for millions of years as a symbol of love and beauty and
has been an inspiration to poets and painters.
Continuing the series from my post on Feb. 27, 2012 regarding Roses in
Art ……
In
France before and after the French revolution, artists Francois Boucher and
Jean-Honore Fragonard who painted the courtly activities of the French monarchy
adopted the Rococo style – finely detailed, bright and colorful brushstrokes as
shown in Fragonard’s painting of The Lover Crowned in a rose garden
setting bursting with movement and color.
Fragonard studied under Boucher who made a big impression on him and
adapted Boucher’s lively style.