Artwork
Woman on a Swing, Viewed From Behind
Woman on a Swing, Viewed From Behind is a print by the Baroque artist François Boucher. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1927.313
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Woman on a Swing, Viewed From Behind is a print by François Boucher, created around 1740, though some sources suggest an earlier date of circa 1724. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman seated on a swing, viewed from behind, wearing old-fashioned, flowing attire and holding the swing's ropes. Her hat remains in place as she appears to have just pushed off with one arm.
Technique & Style
The drawing emphasizes line and movement, capturing the swirling motion of the woman's dress. Boucher employed swift, assured strokes to convey the dynamic folds of fabric.
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Artist & collection
Artist
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
