Theme: Love

Le Printemps (Spring) - Pierre Auguste Cot

Describe: The painting depicts two young people embracing each other on a swing. The boy is looking at the girl with a sign of affection. They are in a dense forest with water and nature around them.

Analyze: In the background there are tons of shades of green in the soft flowy brushstrokes that make up the trees. There are also soft yellow tints that show sunlight. The two young people in the foreground have outfits that contrast each other, one being white and one being red. Both outfits are made up of wispy brushstroke that seem gentle.

Interpret: I think the two young people embracing depicts young love. I think the thick foliage in the background shows that young love is sometimes secret and forbidden. I think that the water shows

that just because the love is hidden, doesn't mean it is not pure. I also think that the two contrasting colors of the peoples outfits show the two different sides that affection can show, love and lust.