I just wanted to share one of my fundamentally favorite paintings. It is by Jean-Honore Fragonard in the Rococo period, I believe. It's titled "The Swing" and was requested by the Baron.
I absolutely love the soft colors and swirls of the foliage framing the picture. The tone alone creates a very romantic and dramatic setting.
Now, the reason I do not own a copy of this is because of the conotations and story behind it. I just can't get on board with the scandulous nature behind it. So, in case you were curious, here's the scoop.
Like I mentioned earlier, this painting was commissioned by the Baron. The young lady on the swing was to represent his mistress and the man pushing her was a bishop. The bishop was later replaced with the woman's husband, who is unknowing of the Baron himself sneaking a peek up the woman's dress. The shoe flying off her foot represents loosing her innocence as she permits the Baron to gaze at her womanhood. The cherub in the garden has a finger placed over his lips as to reference the secret affair taking place. There are more hidden conotations that I will not explain for the blushing that has already overtaken my face.
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