Jean-Honore Fragonard, The Swing. 1766. Oil on Canvas,
Wallace Collection, London

In this painting, the glowing pastel colors and soft light in the foreground convey the theme's sensuality. The light colors on top of the dark background give it a very ominous feel, as well as portraying the contrast in perspective. I like the lightheartedness of the story depicted. The fallen man in the bushes portray the painting's comical story and resembles a stage scene from an actual comic opera.