The Cascade c. 1775

jeanhonorefragonard

landscape

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

charcoal

watercolor

"The Cascade" is a landscape painting by French Rococo artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, created in 1775. The painting depicts a cascading waterfall in a verdant garden, with classical architecture and figures. Fragonard's use of soft brushstrokes and light colors captures the beauty and serenity of the scene, while the composition draws the viewer's eye towards the cascading water. The artwork is a prime example of Fragonard's talent for capturing the elegance and charm of Rococo art.