Home / Wall Art / Canvas Wall Art / The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Rococo Elegance and Romantic Whimsy Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Swing (1767) epitomizes the Rococo style and romantic whimsy with its playful, sensual, and intricate depiction of a secret love affair. A young woman, elegantly dressed, swings exuberantly while her shoe flies toward a statue of Cupid, symbolizing erotic love, as her hidden lover gazes up from the bushes and an oblivious older man pushes the swing. The lush garden setting, rich with light and detail, creates a romantic yet ironic atmosphere, heightened by symbols like the swing (fickleness) and a dog (fidelity). Celebrated for its dynamic composition and narrative intrigue, the painting’s humor, sensuality, and technical mastery have made it an enduring icon of 18th-century art. Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Swing is currently housed in the Wallace Collection in London, England. Canvas Print