In the artist's words... The swallow is a highly symbolic bird, representing faith, love, prosperity, protection and freedom. In art, the swallow is always associated with the awakening and beauty...
The swallow is a highly symbolic bird, representing faith, love, prosperity, protection and freedom. In art, the swallow is always associated with the awakening and beauty of the blooming nature. In my painting, Le Bouquet, the swallow represents the appreciation of nature and its beauty, hence, the combination with flowers.
The title of the painting is Le Bouquet, a French word meaning “an arrangement of flowers,” but it can mean also “the scent of a particular wine,”—the red wine in the painting. The young woman also represents beauty. She looks at us, the viewers of the painting, to involve us in this symbolism. – Théo