Balancoire Collection

Ice mountains built near St. Petersburg for carnival, circa 1800, with people enjoying ice slides
FLO4576661 Ice mountains built near St. Petersburg for carnival, circa 1800, with people enjoying ice slides and hot drinks made of sugar or honey and pepper by Ferris, near the Bolchoi Theatre)

Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi
FLO4576442 Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi, a fakir Dakambari holding hot coals on a metal plate

Parisiennes relaxing at Montmorency, a suburb of Paris. A woman sits in a swing beneath a tree
FLO4677289 Parisiennes relaxing at Montmorency, a suburb of Paris. A woman sits in a swing beneath a tree, while another picks cherries

The Swing, 1876 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4653367 The Swing, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 92 x 73 cm; (add.info.: ThThe Swing (In the garden near the rue Cortot, with Edmond Renoir (1849-1944), Jeanne

The Swing (oil on board)
GG112195 The Swing (oil on board) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); 21x27.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Swing, 1923 (pochoir print)
STC226841 The Swing, 1923 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Women outdoors (bath in the river and swing) and two men watching them, Kree - by Hye-Wol, Yi Dynasty
LSE4087169 Women outdoors (bath in the river and swing) and two men watching them, Kree - by Hye-Wol, Yi Dynasty by Hyewon (Shin)

The Swing, 1920s
STC171646 The Swing, 1920s by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Swing (oil on canvas)
XIR156532 The Swing (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806) (after); Musee Lambinet, Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The Swing
CH35376 The Swing by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Viscount Tyrconnel with his family c. 1725-6
MFI32310 Viscount Tyrconnel with his family c.1725-6 by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); Private Collection; eMark Fiennes Archive; French, out of copyright

The escarpolette. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806), 18th century
JLJ4570552 The escarpolette. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806), 18th century. by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Musee Lambinet, Versailles, France; (add.info.: The escarpolette)

Girl on a Swing
BON56119 Girl on a Swing by Roberts, Edwin Thomas (1840-1917); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Swing, c. 1920 (stencil on paper)
STC92046 The Swing, c.1920 (stencil on paper) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Countrys Pleasures, 2nd half of 17th century (colour engraving)
CHT163296 The Countrys Pleasures, 2nd half of 17th century (colour engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The swings of the village of Malakoff, in the area of fortifications. Paris, 1872
XEE4166400 The swings of the village of Malakoff, in the area of fortifications. Paris, 1872. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'791 of 8 June 1872

The Swing, 1853 (panel)
WAG5305 The Swing, 1853 (panel) by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); 18.6 x 24.9 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Girl on a Swing (w / c & pencil on paper)
CH204276 Girl on a Swing (w/c & pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Picnic
CH27291 The Picnic by Hall, Thomas P. (fl.1837-67); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Illustration for St. Valentines Day, 1914 (w / c on paper)
BAL23104 Illustration for St. Valentines Day, 1914 (w/c on paper) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Swing (oil on panel)
BOU203002 The Swing (oil on panel) by Burgers, Hendrieus Jacobus (1834-99); Private Collection; eBourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Parisian Ladies at Montmorency, plate 41 from Le Bon Genre, c
STC170881 Parisian Ladies at Montmorency, plate 41 from Le Bon Genre, c.1810 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

In the Garden (w / c)
MAL54659 In the Garden (w/c) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

After School
BAL9294 After School by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Geraud Vidal after Nicolas Lavreince (French, 1742 - 1801), La balancoire mysterieuse, 1784, etching and engraving

The Swing (oil on canvas) (detail of 156532)
XIR428085 The Swing (oil on canvas) (detail of 156532) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806) (after); Musee Lambinet, Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The Swing
XJL61079 The Swing by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The See-saw (oil on canvas)
XIR391135 The See-saw (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Bascule; ); French, out of copyright

The Swing, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XIR238644 The Swing, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

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"Balancoire: A Timeless Symbol of Joy and Freedom" Step into the enchanting world of "balancoire, " a captivating subject that has been depicted in various forms throughout history. From classic oil paintings to vibrant prints, this simple yet evocative image has captured the hearts of artists and viewers alike. In 1876, an oil on canvas masterpiece titled "The Swing" emerged, showcasing a scene filled with elegance and intrigue. The artist skillfully portrayed a woman gracefully swinging amidst lush surroundings, her joyous expression mirrored by those who beheld the painting's beauty. Another rendition of "The Swing" appeared later as an oil on board creation, offering a different perspective while maintaining its allure. In 1923, a pochoir print version added vibrancy and depth to this timeless motif, highlighting the enduring fascination with swings. Venturing beyond traditional Western artistry, we encounter Hye-Wol's Kree from Yi Dynasty. Here we witness women embracing nature's serenity as they bathe in a river while simultaneously enjoying the delights of swinging. Two men observe their carefree revelry from afar—a poignant reminder that even in ancient times, such scenes brought delight to both genders. Fast forward to the 1920s when "The Swing" once again took center stage—this time through stencil on paper medium—ushering in new artistic techniques while preserving its nostalgic charm. Meanwhile Viscount Tyrconnel immortalized his family's cherished moments around a swing during c. 1725-6—an intimate glimpse into domestic bliss across generations. Jean Honore Fragonard left an indelible mark with his iconic painting "The escarpolette. " This 18th-century masterpiece captures not only the physical act but also embodies sensuality and hidden desires—a testament to swings' ability to evoke complex emotions throughout history.