Colin-maillard
Nicolas Lancret, a devoted follower of Watteau, captures the frivolous spirit of the Rococo era with this lively oval scene. The boy in the shimmering yellow suit seems to have just removed his blindfold for a game of 'Blind Man's Bluff,' looking towards the girl in the striking orange-striped skirt who acts coyly shy, clutching a small bouquet. It’s a theatrical moment where children mimic adult courtship rituals in a dreamy, wooded landscape, reflecting the 18th-century aristocracy's obsession with pastoral leisure and the idea of innocent play.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas