Wall Panels: The Gardener, Horticulture, The Vineyard, The See-Saw, The Swing

Nicolas Lancret painted a series of wall panels titled ‘The Gardener, Horticulture, The Vineyard, The See-Saw, The Swing’ around c. 1723–27. These works reflect the leisurely pursuits of the French elite. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The panels were created in oil on canvas. They capture scenes of outdoor amusement and horticultural activity.

Lancret specialized in light-hearted depictions of French society. His works often mirrored the tastes of the early 18th century.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1948.176