1784
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Group of youths and girls playing Blind Man's Buff is a 1784 watercolor by Giuseppe Piattoli, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a lively scene of young people playing Blind Man's Buff in a garden setting. The group consists of both boys and girls, all dressed in 18th-century attire, with the boys wearing hats and the girls adorned with bonnets. They are engaged in the game, with one figure in the center blindfolded and attempting to catch another player. In the background, trees and bushes are visible, adding to the natural ambiance of the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of joy and playfulness, capturing a carefree moment in the lives of these young individuals. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Giuseppe Piattoli.
A pen, ink, pencil, and watercolor sketch from 1784 depicts a scene of young people engaged in a game of Blind Man's Buff.
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Giuseppe Piattoli the Younger was an Italian painter and engraver, active mainly in Florence.
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