The Warrior c. 1770

"The Warrior" is a painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a prominent French Rococo artist, created around 1770. The painting depicts a man, perhaps a soldier or an actor, in a theatrical costume, with a large white ruff, a yellow jacket, and a red sash. His face is lined with age, adding a sense of gravitas to the portrayal. This piece exemplifies Fragonard's talent for capturing nuanced expressions and evoking a sense of theatrical drama through the use of vivid colors and contrasting textures.