Oh! If Only He Were as Faithful to Me 1770 - 1775

This 18th-century drawing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, titled "Oh! If Only He Were as Faithful to Me," depicts a woman sitting on a bed, her head resting on her hand as she gazes off to the side. A small dog sits on a stool nearby, seemingly gazing at the woman. The artist's signature loose, fluid style is evident in the delicate lines and subtle shading that capture the figure's graceful form and the textures of the drapery. The piece is a study in emotional expression, with the woman's pensive pose suggesting a sense of longing and perhaps a hint of melancholy, echoing the title's poignant sentiment. This drawing exemplifies Fragonard's mastery of capturing fleeting moments of sentiment and the emotional weight of human experience through his skillful use of line and form.