The Sultan 1774

"The Sultan" is a 1774 drawing by the renowned French Rococo painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. It depicts a seated figure, likely a wealthy gentleman, clad in a turban and traditional Middle Eastern garb. Fragonard's signature style, evident in his precise yet loose lines and soft shading, adds depth and character to the composition. This study, likely a preparatory drawing for a larger work, offers an intimate glimpse into Fragonard's artistic process and his fascination with the exotic.