Colin B. Bailey presents Fragonard's 'Progress of Love'

Filmed in the Frick Collection’s Fragonard Room, this fourteen-minute video provides an in-depth look into the history of Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s Progress of Love, a series of fourteen paintings considered by many to be the artist’s masterpiece. The intriguing story behind the commission, rejection, and rehousing of Fragonard’s paintings is brought to life by Colin B. Bailey, former Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at the Frick (now Director of Museums at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco). Bailey leads viewers through the narrative of the Progress of Love, revealing the rich meanings imbedded in Fragonard’s paintings while also illuminating the artist’s exquisite technique. When viewed full frame, the film provides an immersive experience reminiscent of a private tour.
This high-definition video is the first of its kind produced by the Frick. The video was created by Frick team Lisa Candage Goble, Sean Troxell, and Michael Bodycomb in collaboration with Alexis Light and Nick Wise. A crew assembled by Mark Chamberlain, director of photography, filmed the production.

[@lordtherapeutics]

Many thanks Colin for a narration that brings these gorgeous paintings and their history to life.

[@edwardburd6900]

Excellent and accessible analysis. Well done !

[@jonolson1965]

Fragonard’s works fall into my “favorites” category.

[@mikemorris7247]

That room is the most beautiful in the country. Frick had superb taste.

[@ParkHailstorm]

I feel that way too. The Fragonard Room is my favorite place to re-visit when in New York every 4-5 years.

[@charlesabernathy5842]

Fantastic and cohesive articulation of the Frick motifs.

[@iam1ina1000000]

Even today, you cannot deny the exceptional skill and beauty of these sumptuous paintings... when you consider people back then, did not have access to television or the internet to amuse and stimulate themselves visually, these paintings must have really rocked their world!

[@Balintka9116]

Detailed, elegantly told story, much appreciated! :)

[@kristif4437]

Such an amazing back story!! Thank you for posting! It is incredible that these artworks have remained together since their inception. Kudos to Mr. Frick (and his advisor/s) for recognizing the significance of preserving these pieces in their entirety and allowing the public to appreciate them. Can't wait to re-visit the collection!

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[@healinggardens-terribowlby3129]

Beautiful! Must be heaven to be able to walk through that room… Thank you for sharing the story of these gorgeous works of art.

[@UltimaForsan101]

Beautiful works, well-produced video, and an informative talk. Thanks!

[@trolareca]

So interesting! Thank you

[@Kaytecando]

Excellent !

[@ljjdcm]

So beautiful. I am thankful to have found this.

[@kennyhagan5781]

Fragonard used light quite well, very nice work with an interesting history.

[@cecilefox9136]

What a lovely video!

[@ricardofernandes9695]

Wonderful! Bravo!

[@texasboy5117]

What a wonderful introduction to the room and the masterpieces it holds.

[@lynnreardon478]

I have seen this room man6, many times and knew there was a story there’s and lever knew how ngoni read it. Thank .you for giving fonts,t.

[@breznevolaso4090]

Good taste cannot be taught; it's either you have or none at all.

[@lynnmorandi7060]

Just finished reading the fictional novel, The Personal Librarian. The story of these panels being bought by J P Morgan and sold by his heirs sent me to this site.

[@criscavi19]

Thanks a lot for this explanation of this Fragonard series. Please dome of this.

[@dveryan7]

03:23 In black and white and presented in order! Essential to understanding the meaning of these...👍

[@m.u.550]

Beautiful video!

[@DJqtyPie]

When is the Frick reopening? Please?

[@dsharpness]

Oh!

[@megaswenson]

The later works are such a departure from the quality of the first four. I can understand the difference in image quality/resolution, since a truly fine painting was a costly production - something one would not attempt without wealthy patronage. But the content and style of the latter paintings seem so much more coarse. I have to wonder if the difference is not a subconscious snub. Or maybe it's a deliberate snub - or commentary. Was the object of the slight, du Barry? Was he saying, "In reality, she was just a depraved tart." Is the artist resentful of his wealthy but provincial cousin? Does Fragonard see the local audience as unworthy of his best efforts" Or, was he just dispirited and pressed for time?

[@meatmasseur629]

35.7 million dollars in today's money

[@GabeWilliams]

Why didn’t they put the paintings in the original intended positions?

[@Fuliginosus]

Aren't putti with wings called cherubs?

[@bahhumbug9824]

That a cake in The Lover Crowned? Looks more like a tambourine.

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