Neapolitan Woman, sitting outside 1774

"Neapolitan Woman, sitting outside" is a brown wash drawing on paper by French Rococo artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, created in 1774 and currently located in the Städel Museum. The drawing depicts a Neapolitan woman in traditional garb, seated on a stone platform. Fragonard was a master of capturing the elegance and charm of his subjects, and this drawing exemplifies his skill. The work is a beautiful example of Fragonard's style, which is characterized by its delicate lines, soft shading, and romantic subject matter.