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Saint Phar Kissing the Hand of Aline, Queen of Golconda

Jean Honoré Fragonard French

ca. 1770-75

Not on view

In this episode from The Queen of Golconda, Aline is now the wife of the sultan of Golconda, a mythical kingdom of India, although she still dresses in the costume of a milkmaid. On a visit to the colonies, Saint Phar, her first lover, encounters her again and bows deeply, passionately kissing her hand.

Saint Phar Kissing the Hand of Aline, Queen of Golconda, Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris), Brown wash over black chalk underdrawing — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Saint Phar Kissing the Hand of Aline, Queen of Golconda

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

Date: ca. 1770-75

Medium: Brown wash over black chalk underdrawing

Dimensions: 8 5/8 × 6 1/2 in. (21.9 × 16.5 cm)

Classification: Drawings

Credit Line: Dr. Mary Tavener Holmes

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