The Draftsman c. 1770s

"The Draftsman" is a graphite drawing by the renowned French Rococo painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, executed in the 1770s. The artwork depicts a serene garden scene with an artist seated in the foreground, sketching. Fragonard's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and perspective, highlighting the intricate details of the garden's lush foliage and the figure's posture. This drawing showcases Fragonard's talent for capturing fleeting moments of beauty and tranquility, epitomizing the Rococo era's penchant for delicate aesthetics and elegant themes.