The Game of Blind Man's Bluff
1739
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1739
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a group of young people playing blind man’s bluff in a fancy garden. One person is blindfolded, arms outstretched, while others laugh and dodge around them. Statues and trees frame the scene. This isn’t an original painting—it’s an etching by Cochin, copying a work by another artist. Etchings like this helped spread popular scenes to a wider audience. The loose, sketchy lines give it a playful, almost carefree feel. If you like this lighthearted style, look up *fête champêtre*, a type of outdoor party often painted in 18th-century France.
