Jean Honoré Fragonard: A Dance of Sensuality and Light Born in 1732 in the Provençal town of Grasse, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s life was a testament to the shifting currents of French art and society. Initially destined for a career as a history painter, his path diverged dramatically, leading him to become one of the most celebrated figures of the Rococo era – an artistic style characterized by its playful elegance, sensual themes, and…