The Swing by Fragonard: Hidden Symbols and Forbidden Love

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What looks like an innocent game is actually one of the most provocative paintings of the 18th century. The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard is full of hidden symbols, secret messages, and forbidden love.

In this video we reveal the erotic codes hidden in the Rococo masterpiece: the slipper flying through the air, Cupid asking for silence, the barking dog of betrayed loyalty, and the lover hidden in the shadows. Every detail turns this playful garden into a stage for passion and secrecy.
Discover why Fragonard’s The Swing was adored by the French aristocracy, condemned by Enlightenment critics, and why it still fascinates us today. This 1767 painting is more than decoration — it’s a story of desire, betrayal, and irony, suspended between light and shadow.

👉 Watch until the end to uncover every secret, and tell us in the comments which symbol surprised you most! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more hidden stories behind art’s greatest masterpieces.

Chapter titles:
00:00 Introduction to the Painting
00:35 Historical Context and Commission
02:13 General Description of the Painting
03:19 Hidden Symbols
05:11 Interpretation and Critique
05:54 Conclusion

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