Le colin-maillard (Blind Man’’s Buff)
Step into the flirtatious world of 18th-century France, where the biggest worry is getting caught in a game of Blind Man's Bluff! Fragonard captures a moment of pure Rococo playfulness here: a blindfolded young woman in a billowing blue dress reaches out uncertainly, while a mischievous young man behind her seems to be whispering secrets or steering her wrong. Meanwhile, another figure lounges on the ground, teasing her with a stick, and a little cherub peeks out from the bushes to watch the drama unfold. It’s a perfect snapshot of aristocratic leisure—light, airy, and full of romantic tension—painted with the loose, energetic brushstrokes that made Fragonard famous.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Wallace Collection, London
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