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MARGUERITE GÉRARD

THE KISS OF INNOCENCE, OR THE SWING, CA. 1787-1788

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One of a number of female painters to exhibit in France in the 18th century, Gérard specialized in tender scenes of mothers and children. Her paintings exemplify the purest Enlightenment principles of virtuous childrearing. Though swings often appear in 18th-century French paintings as tools for amorous pursuits, allowing a young man the pleasure of viewing a young lady’s ankles, Gérard paints this one as nothing more than a simple child’s toy.

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The Huntington Store Custom Prints offers exclusive custom reproductions of artworks in the collections of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Hand-made in the USA using gallery-quality materials, we create prints as true to the original work as possible, using strict color management protocols and state-of-the-art printing technology.
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Many of the works offered through this store are exclusive and not available anywhere else. We are continually adding new artworks to our offering, so be sure to check back regularly as you build your own gallery. A variety of molding styles means our custom framed prints can match any type of decor.