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The Swing
c. 1777-1779
Hubert Robert
What is it about swings and hammocks…?!
Happy weekend everyone!
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“First emerging in the decorative arts, the rococo
emphasized pastel colors, sinuous curves,
and patterns based on flowers, vines, and shells…”
Pair of Italian gilt-wood rococo girandoles
c. 1770
You can even find a little rococo at Anthropology…
sans the nest and bird…
One of a pair of Italian Rococo console tables…
c. 1750
“… with silver gilt base and faux marble painted tops, mid 18th Century. The curvilinear movement of the serpentine top is followed in the frieze by an undulated open garland and flower motif joined in the middle to form this typical “Barocchetto” pierced cartouche with carved, stylized leaves. The ornamental motifs are linked with two boldly carved double scrolled legs ending in modified hoof feet.”
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Bleached and paint-rubbed foot board of
a just barely antique french bed…
The Swing
Fragonard c. 1776
