The Swing
The artist
Jean-Honore Fragonard, a French painter famous for playful, romantic scenes full of light and movement.
What you see
A young woman in a pink dress swings joyfully through a lush green garden while her shoe flies off into the air.
The story
Painted around 1767, it captures a lighthearted, flirty moment and became one of the best-loved images of playful French court life.
The style
Fragonard used soft, feathery brushstrokes and glowing colors so the whole scene feels sparkly and full of energy.
Look closer
Watch the little shoe kicking off her foot and the leafy trees glowing with sunlight all around her.
Where to see it
You can see it at the Wallace Collection in London, a museum full of beautiful old paintings and treasures.
Fun fact
The flying shoe is the most famous detail, and people have loved guessing where it might land for over two hundred years.