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At Large March 4, 2019

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Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing, 1767, The Wallace Collection, London, UK.

The Art History Babes, Episode 117

Corrie & Nat break down Jean-Honoré Fragonard's "The Swing". The Babes discuss everything from the frilly pink dress to the clever details to the complicated story of the commission. Plus Corrie gets real into her feels about this cornerstone of the Rococo.

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