Jean-Honoré FragonardFrench, 1732–1806The Swing
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “The Swing” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1961.9.17
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of Jean-Honoré Fragonard
The whole lifeOctober 1773
Second journey to Italy with Bergeret de Grancourt
After a summer trip to Flanders, he set off for Italy as guide to Pierre-Jacques Onésyme Bergeret de Grancourt; Fragonard also designed a family château for him.
September 1774
Return through Central Europe
The journey ended in September 1774 after visits to Vienna, Prague, Dresden, Frankfurt and, finally, Strasbourg.
1778
Marguerite Gérard — pupil and assistant
Fourteen-year-old Marguerite Gérard, his wife's sister, became his pupil and assistant.
1780
Birth of his son Alexandre-Évariste
His son Alexandre-Évariste was born, who later became a talented painter, sculptor and lithographer.
26 October 1780
Son born: Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard
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