Fragonard's The Swing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zwinger_Gallery
gptkbp:art_style lush greenery
layering of paint
loose brushwork
considered a masterpiece
varied interpretations by critics
playful and lighthearted
expresses joy and freedom
features a diagonal swing
reflects Rococo's emphasis on pleasure
uses a low viewpoint
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Jean-Honoré_Fragonard
intricate details in clothing
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired later artists
subsequent art movements
one of the most famous Rococo paintings
gptkbp:artistic_legacy remains influential in art education
celebrated in art history courses
reflects the values of the aristocracy
remains a symbol of Rococo style
gptkbp:color pastel colors
vibrant and lively colors
gptkbp:composed_of dynamic and asymmetrical
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced popular culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance iconic representation of Rococo art
gptkbp:depicts a hidden admirer
gptkbp:dimensions 81 x 64.5 cm
gptkbp:exhibition featured in major art exhibitions
exhibited in various museums
highly valued
gptkbp:historical_context created during the Enlightenment
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects 18th-century French society
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fragonard's The Swing
gptkbp:influence French art
gptkbp:influenced_by previous Rococo works
gptkbp:innovation innovative use of space
gptkbp:inspiration the theme of flirtation
gptkbp:is_criticized_for praised for its playful nature
gptkbp:location gptkb:The_Wallace_Collection
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:motif the swing as a motif
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Rococo
gptkbp:narrative_style depicts a moment of flirtation
suggestive and playful narrative
gptkbp:notable_features playful and flirtatious theme
gptkbp:reproduction widely reproduced in art books
gptkbp:style ornate and decorative
gptkbp:subject a young woman on a swing
gptkbp:symbolism romantic love
represents romantic escapades
the swing symbolizes freedom
gptkbp:technique chiaroscuro
gptkbp:themes explores themes of love and desire
youth and pleasure
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of unknown aristocrat
gptkbp:year_created 1767