1791
oil
canvas
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Amorini at play (one of a pair) is a 1791 oil by Piat Joseph Sauvage, a Rococo painting work, depicting Putti, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a group of putti, or cherubs, playing together in a natural setting. The putti are shown in various poses, some sitting, others standing or leaning against each other. They appear to be engaged in playful activities, such as tossing balls or chasing each other. The scene is rendered in a warm, golden light, with subtle shading and texture that gives the figures a sense of depth and volume. The overall effect is one of joy and abandon, as if the putti are lost in their playful antics. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this charming scene, you might want to look up Piat Joseph Sauvage.
Piat Joseph Sauvage or Pieter Joseph Sauvage (19 January 1744 in Tournai – 11 June 1818 in Tournai) was a painter, sculptor, printmaker and academic lecturer from the Southern Netherlands.
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