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The Three Graces (Fragonard painting)

The Three Graces is a painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard that depicts the classical mythological sisters representing beauty, charm, and grace. In the artwork, they are shown as elegant women, often nude or draped, engaged in a gentle, intimate dance, symbolizing harmony and the ideals of femininity. Fragonard’s use of lush colors and fluid brushstrokes creates a sense of softness and movement. The composition emphasizes their close bond and the aesthetic ideal of gracefulness, drawing from classical themes to evoke a timeless celebration of beauty and virtue.