Air: Three Putti with Birds
1741
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1741
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows three putti, or cherubs, playing with birds. They are all nude and have wings. The putti are gathered around each other, with one standing and two sitting. The birds are white with gray wings. The background is a blue sky with white clouds. The putti are shown in a playful and carefree manner, which is typical of the Rococo style. The use of pastel colors and soft lighting adds to the overall sense of delicacy and charm. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of François Boucher.
