Artwork
Les Hazards heureux de l'Escarpolettes (The Swing)
Les Hazards heureux de l'Escarpolettes (The Swing) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nicolas Delaunay. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nicolas Delaunay's etching, Les Hazards heureux de l'Escarpolettes (The Swing), dates to circa 1782. This print depicts a serene natural scene with a woman as its central figure.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman on a rope swing, embodies freedom and joy. Her serene expression and flowing dress, set amidst lush greenery, convey a sense of carefree abandon and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Executed as an etching on laid paper, the work's technique suits the capture of delicate, natural textures and the subtle play of light implied through line work.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 18th century (c. 1782), specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
While the work's immediate context is not detailed, its themes of natural serenity and emotional expression align with precursor elements of the Romantic movement.
Legacy
The etching's legacy is not explicitly outlined in the provided sources, though its subject matter reflects themes that would influence later Romantic-era artists.
Artist & collection
