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The Swing (French: L'Escarpolette), also known as The Happy Accidents of the Swing (French: Les Hasards heureux de l'escarpolette, the original title), is an 18th-century oil painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard in the Wallace Collection in London.
The Swing, oil painting created about 1767 by French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, It is Fragonard’s most celebrated painting, as well as one of the best-known images in 18th-century art. It illustrates the elegance and playfulness of the Rococo style.
Dec 6, 2023 · This oil painting known as The Swing was created by the French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard sometime during 1767 and 1768. A gentleman of the court reportedly requested the painter represent his mistress being pushed on a swing as he secretly admired her from below.
May 27, 2022 · The Swing (c. 1767-1768) by Jean-Honoré Fragonard is a famous Rococo painting depicting a woman on a swing, seemingly wild and carefree, but if you are not familiar with 18th-century customs you might miss the hidden meanings. We steal a glance at this painting in the article below.
Dec 12, 2023 · The Swing (French: L'Escarpolette), also known as The Happy Accidents of the Swing (French: Les Hasards heureux de l'escarpolette, the original title), is an 18th-century oil painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard in the Wallace Collection in London.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing, 1767, oil on canvas, 81 x 64.2 cm (The Wallace Collection, London)speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.
Considered to be Fragonard's most successful painting, The Swing stands alone today as an emblem of Rococo art. The combination of insouciant attitude, tongue-in-cheek eroticism, pastel swirls, and pastoral scenery creates an irresistible testament to the beauty of youth and illegitimate affairs.
Creator: Jean Honoré Fragonard. Date Created: c. 1775/1780. Physical Dimensions: overall: 215.9 x 185.5 cm (85 x 73 1/16 in.) Provenance: Casimir Perrin, marquis de Cypierre [1783-1844],...
Exploring Fragonard's The Swing. Origins of The Swing. After The Swing. Conserving The Swing. In summer 2021, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s (1732–1806) treasured rococo painting The Swing underwent gentle cleaning and restoration.
Expert's Choice: The Swing. Follow Dr Yuriko Jackall, Head of the Curatorial Department and Curator of French Paintings, in her investigation of arguably the most famous French painting at the Wallace Collection: Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Swing. Play full video.
