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Photographic Print : Don Quixote Defeated by the Windmill, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
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Don Quixote Defeated by the Windmill, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Don Quixote Defeated by the Windmill, 1780s
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Brown Wash Brush Drawing Cervantes Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Miguel De Charcoal Defeat Defeated Don Quixote Don Quixote De La Mancha Fragonard Jean Honore Jean Honoré Fragonard Miguel De Cervantes Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Rococo Era Wash Windmill Laid Paper
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the whimsy and charm of Jean-Honore Fragonard's iconic masterpiece, "Don Quixote Defeated by the Windmill," from our Media Storehouse collection of Photographic Prints. This 18th-century artwork, created by the renowned French painter, captures the moment when the noble Don Quixote meets his match against the seemingly insurmountable force of the windmills in his delusional quest for chivalric glory. Bring this timeless tale of adventure and folly into your home or office as a captivating conversation starter, and let the enchanting brushstrokes of Fragonard's masterful painting transport you to a world of dreams and imagination.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18cm x 25.4cm (7.1" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Don Quixote Defeated by the Windmill, 1780s Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1804) Description: This antique print, created by Jean-Honore Fragonard in the late 18th century, depicts a scene from Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's renowned literary work, "Don Quixote." The print, illustrated in brown wash and charcoal on laid paper, captures the moment of defeat for the famous literary character, Don Quixote, as he is bested by the seemingly insurmountable force of the windmill. Don Quixote, a nobleman who has lost his sanity and adopted the identity of a knight-errant, charges towards the windmill, believing it to be a giant. However, the windmill, a common fixture in the Spanish countryside, proves to be no match for the delusional knight. In this print, Fragonard masterfully illustrates the moment of realization and defeat for Don Quixote, as he is shown being thrown off his horse by the wind, while the windmill looms in the background, its sails spinning wildly. This illustration is a prime example of the Rococo era's focus on the depiction of scenes from literature and mythology. The use of brown and gray washes over charcoal adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, while the figures are rendered with a delicate touch that is characteristic of Fragonard's style. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is home to this historic print, which continues to captivate audiences with its vivid portrayal of a classic literary moment. This work of art serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Cervantes' literary masterpiece and the artistic innovation of the Rococo era.
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