Description: Vintage Print: "The Swing" by Jean-Honore Fragonard Source: World Famous Paintings, published in 1939 Image description Title: "From swing to guillotine. We must realize in comparing the work of the court painters of the eighteenth century that the factual bases for their fantasies were less the creations of their own minds than of the minds of that aristocracy whose lives and interests they enlarged and glorified, and that to that aristocracy such merrymakings as are shown in Watteau's "Fête Champêtre” and in Fragonard's "The Swing" were to a large degree the substance of what little of the reality of living their sheltered “privilege" had left them. A merry life! And who should pay for it? That cake which the tender-hearted good queen, Marie Antoinette, proposed that the poor, lacking bread, should feed upon, could not, even to the innocence of her queen's mind, have had much frosting on it. On that frosting, if there is any significance in this tale, the queen, the king, his mistresses and courtiers lived. A bad diet for children. They were as children; it was bad for them. They died of it." A unique and distinctive art piece! 100% Authentic - no photocopy, reproduction or reprint Specifications:Stored in a dry, clean environmentApproximate overall Dimensions: 11.25 x 8.25 inchesSource: "World Famous Paintings" printed in 1939*All Prints are professionally removed from the source (photography publications, historic art books and illustrative collections). Condition: Very Good and well preserved. Light age toning and or occasional minor defects from how it was handled before it came to us, may be present. Please inspect the image scan. Shipping & Handling + Payments & Returns: FREE SHIPPINGWe ship worldwideFast, 1 Day ShipmentSave on combined items This special print is protected inside a clear, acid-free resealable sleeve. All items are shipped flat between two foam backing boards and marked Do Not Bend. All forms of Payment accepted100% Guarantee - 60 day returnsPurchase with Confidence THANK YOU for visiting. Feel free to ask any questions and we will respond quickly. We take seriously providing high quality customer service! FAQ's Q: How do you ensure my Print arrives safely? A: All prints are stored in a crystal clear environmentally friendly bag. The lignan-free bag is archival safe and won't transfer or lift off ink, it is reliable for long term storage. Each print is individually packaged in a sturdy paper stock folder, placed in between two foam core boards and shipped in StayFlat cardboard mailers. We use premium quality shipping materials and try to ensure they are recyclable. Our goal is to safeguard that the print you receive, is in the same condition in your care as it was in ours. Q: How quickly do you Ship? A: Once payment is received, we ship within 1 business day. You will receive an 'Order Shipped' email. Our objective is to always ship immediately! Q: Where do these prints come from? A: We place significance in procuring worthwhile artworks. These original prints are from a variety of vintage publications located around the world. Each print is carefully and meticulously removed from its source to preserve the entire image. We do not copy or reproduce anything. Q: Can I receive a discount for purchasing multiple items at once? A: Yes. Send us a note via eBay messaging and we will send you a separate combined invoice. It's an easy checkout process, we're here to assist. Q: Do you leave Feedback? A: Yes! We leave feedback, and are sincerely grateful for your patronage. Feedback is most appreciated from you as well. Every client matters to us, please let us know how we did. Additional benefits by investing in this vintage Print: Brighten up a room. Enrich your Collection. Give as a noteworthy Gift. Add some inspiration to your space. Reflect your personality & interests. Own an unusual piece from the past.Thanks for taking the time to stop by Prints Paradise!
Price: 22.89 USD
Location: Carmel Valley, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T16:39:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1939
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Theme: Art
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Licensed Reprint
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Women
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
