French Drawings from the Age of Claude, Poussin, Watteau, and Fragonard: Highlights from the Collection of the Harvard Art Museums

A showcase of the finest examples from the Harvard Art Museums’ renowned collection of 16th- to 18th-century French drawings, including numerous works by undisputed masters of the medium By Alvin L. Clark, Jr., with an introduction by Edouard Kopp Publication date:  November 2022 ISBN: 9780300250916 356 pages; 9 × 12 in. 377 color + b/w illustrations Hardcover (paper over board) Published by Harvard Art Museums Distributed by Yale University Press The Harvard Art Museums house one of the most significant collections of works on paper in North America. Among its many strengths are sheets by draftsmen of the French school, including notable masters such as Simon Vouet, Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Jean-Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Following an introductory essay that charts the formation of this group of drawings, this catalogue provides thorough entries on more than 100 outstanding examples from the 16th to 18th century that en