What is the significance of Cupid's gesture on the left-hand side of Fragonard's The Swing?

A. It signifies the secret love affair between the girl on the swing and her lover in the bushes.
B. It hints at the relationship between Madame du Barry and the king.
C. It was a signature element in all of Fragonard's paintings.
D. It was a tribute to Fragonard's teacher, Watteau.

Answer: A

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