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

[@kennstransky]

Thanks for completing the story of this room for me.. I have visited it for decades and yet never really understood the history and background so this is just wonderful.

[@lordtherapeutics]

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

[@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.

[@gabrielamoerken-romero6935]

Excellent! a what a fascinating story!

[@Balintka9116]

Detailed, elegantly told story, much appreciated! :)

[@edwardburd6900]

Excellent and accessible analysis. Well done !

[@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.

[@cecilefox9136]

What a lovely video!

[@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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[@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!

[@trolareca]

So interesting! Thank you

[@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.

[@UltimaForsan101]

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

[@Kaytecando]

Excellent !

[@ljjdcm]

So beautiful. I am thankful to have found this.

[@ricardofernandes9695]

Wonderful! Bravo!

[@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.

[@kennyhagan5781]

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

[@dveryan7]

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

[@DJqtyPie]

When is the Frick reopening? Please?

[@criscavi19]

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

[@m.u.550]

Beautiful video!

[@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?

[@texasboy5117]

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

[@breznevolaso4090]

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

[@GabeWilliams]

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

[@meatmasseur629]

35.7 million dollars in today's money

[@dsharpness]

Oh!

[@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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Madame Debarry proves that Karens have existed throughout history