Spring

Spring (c. 1775-80), in the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, is a seasonal allegory depicting the renewal and freshness associated with springtime. Fragonard treats this traditional allegorical subject with his characteristic warmth and fluid brushwork, likely as part of a decorative series representing all four seasons. Seasonal allegories were standard elements of aristocratic interior decoration, their cyclical theme providing opportunities for varied compositions celebrating nature's abundance.

The fresh, light palette conveys springtime's sense of renewal and growth. The composition incorporates seasonal motifs with Fragonard's characteristic warmth and decorative grace.