Fragonard The Swing
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.
Fragonard the swing. The swing oil painting by jean honoré fragonard 1767. Discover our museums in paris near the opéra garnier and on the french riviera shoppes and factories and our catalogue. It is believed to have been commissioned by the baron de saint julien who wanted a picture of his mistress on a swing being pushed by a bishop whilst he the baron was so positioned as to be able to see up her the girl s skirt. The swing l escarpolette originally known as lucky happenings on the swing les hasards heureux de l escarpolette is fragonard s best known work.
Considered to be fragonard s most successful painting the swing stands alone today as an emblem of rococo art. Jean honoré fragonard the swing oil on canvas 1767 wallace collection london as with most rococo paintings the subject of fragonard s the swing is not very complicated two lovers have conspired to get this older fellow to push the youg lady in the swing while her lover hides in the bushes. The swing 1984 also its title track 1984 the swing song a song recorded by james bonamy 1997 the swing a poem by robert louis stevenson published in a child s garden of verses. 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 oil on canvas 1767 wallace collection london speakers. The painting depicts an elegant young woman on. Beth harris and dr. It is considered to be one of the masterpieces of the rococo era and is fragonard s best known work.
L escarpolette also known as the happy accidents of the swing french. Since 1926 fragonard perfumes. 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. L escarpolette also known as the happy accidents of the swing french.
Created by beth harris an. Jean honoré fragonard the swing oil on canvas 1767 wallace collection london speakers. Beth harris and dr. The swing oil painting by pierre auguste renoir 1876.