Rococo

The ostentatious Rococo art period developed in the 18th century under the reign of France's King Louis XIV. After the lavish work that was produced in the Baroque era Rococo art embraced a much more lively tone. The frivolous interior design style was elaborately florid in style and soon spread from the king's court into the homes of the Parisian elite. The Rococo art manner quickly became popular all over Europe until it fell out of style at the end of the 18th century.
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a man and woman are sitting on a bench reading books together, with the caption in english
an old painting shows people walking in front of a large building
Pierre Antoine - Demachy La place du Palais Royal, by Moonlight - 1765
a painting of a man and woman sitting on a bench next to a tree in a field
Thomas Gainsborough, Mr and Mrs Andrews, 1750
a painting with an image of a woman swinging on a swing in the air and people standing
Behind every masterpiece lies a story, and this Rococo gem's particularly juicy.
Fragonard's "The Swing" appears to be a charming scene of aristocratic leisure, but look closer and you'll find a deliciously scandalous tale commissioned by a courtier who specifically requested this risqué scene. A young woman in pink soars through the air while an older man (possibly her husband.) dutifully pushes the swing. What he doesn't notice is her young lover hiding in the bushes below, stealing glances as her slipper flies provocatively toward a statue of Cupid. The lush garden setting isn't just pretty - it's a masterful stage for this choreographed moment of forbidden passion, brought to life by Fragonard's quick, expressive brushstrokes. This 1767 masterpiece, now in London's Wallace Collection, perfectly captures the playful and sensuous spirit of the Rococo period.
the room is decorated with fancy furniture and chandelier
the room is decorated with fancy furniture and chandelier
a painting of a woman in a brown dress and hat holding a red box with feathers on it
Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun | Biography, Paintings, & Facts | Britannica
Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun | Biography, Paintings, & Facts
a painting of three people standing next to each other on a red carpeted floor
an image of a family portrait painted in the 1800's
Joshua Reynolds, Robert Clive and his family with an Indian maid, 1765
a painting of two people and a dog in a room with other items on the floor
Jean-Baptiste Greuze, The Spoiled Child, c. 1765
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