Blind-Man’s Buff
Fragonard captures the playful, flirtatious spirit of the Rococo era in this delightful scene of blind man's buff. A blindfolded young woman in a voluminous pink dress reaches out tentatively, while a mischievous young man teases her with a stick, and another suitor watches eagerly from behind. The lush garden setting, complete with a peeking cherub and crumbling ruins, creates a perfect backdrop for this game of love and chance. Fragonard was a master of these lighthearted, romantic scenes that celebrated the carefree lives of the French aristocracy just before the Revolution changed everything.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Wallace Collection, London
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