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Orlando Returns Bireno to Olimpia

Jean Honoré Fragonard French

ca. 1780-85

Not on view

Soon after he leaves Paris, Orlando encounters Olimpia, the daughter of the Count of Holland, who is grieving the abduction of her lover, Bireno. Orlando is so moved by Olimpia’s devotion that he decides to rescue Bireno from the evil King Cimosco.
Here, Fragonard depicts the triumphant moment when Orlando reunites the two lovers on the threshold of a ship, their joy heralded by a fluttering banner.

Orlando Returns Bireno to Olimpia, Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris), Black conté crayon and brown wash — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Orlando Returns Bireno to Olimpia

Artist: Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris)

Date: ca. 1780-85

Medium: Black conté crayon and brown wash

Dimensions: 15 3/4 × 10 5/8 in. (40 × 27 cm)

Classification: Drawings

Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum, New York, Purchased with funds given by Karen B. Cohen, 1987 (87.210.2)

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