The Swing Fragonard
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The swing fragonard. It is considered to be one of the masterpieces of the rococo era and is fragonard s best known work. 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. Beth harris and dr. 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 painting depicts an elegant young woman on. The swing l escarpolette originally known as lucky happenings on the swing les hasards heureux de l escarpolette is fragonard s best known work. The swing is one of fragonard s best known works a somewhat risqué composition depicting the mistress of the baron de saint julien. But understanding the provocative symbolism layered in the painting provides a whole new perspective on the decadent world created by painter jean honoré fragonard the artist completed l escarpolette the swing in 1767 for the baron de saint julien who wanted a flirtatious portrait of his mistress.
This young girl positioned at the composition s centre appears on a swing wearing a pink dress. The swing oil painting by jean honoré fragonard 1767. L escarpolette also known as the happy accidents of the swing french. 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.
The swing oil painting by pierre auguste renoir 1876. For the casual viewer the swing may appear to be a scene of love at first sight. It is considered to be one of the masterpieces of the rococo era and is fragonard s best known work. 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.
Jean honoré fragonard the swing oil on canvas 1767 wallace collection london speakers. L escarpolette also known as the happy accidents of the swing french.