Cupids Playing

Cupids Playing

Piat Joseph Sauvage

1784

oil

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows a group of putti, or cupids, playing together. They are depicted in a lighthearted scene, surrounded by soft, gentle colors. This painting is interesting because it showcases the artist's skill in creating a sense of movement and energy. To learn more about the use of soft colors and gentle light in paintings like this, look up the technique of glazing.

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