1782
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Les Hazards heureux de l'Escarpolettes (The Swing) is a 1782 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a wild garden scene with three people tangled in vines and flowers. A woman in fancy clothes floats midair, holding a branch like a wand, while a man in a hat reaches up toward her. Another man lies on the ground, looking surprised. The background has statues, a fountain, and a cloudy sky. The title *Les Hazards heureux de l'Escarpolettes* hints this isn’t a real garden—it’s a playful mix of fantasy and nature. The artist used shading to make the scene feel dramatic and dreamy. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints with ink and metal plates.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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