Blind man's buff
- Artist
- Jean-Honore Fragonard
- Date
- 1773 - 1776
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Genre painting
"Blind Man's Buff" is a quintessential example of Jean-Honoré Fragonard's highly valued work in genre painting. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece exhibits the hallmark detail and exuberance embodying his late Rococo style. The scene captures a playful yet sensuously charged game, a nod toward his typical presentation of veiled eroticism. As was customary of Fragonard, the exact date of creation remains unknown, mirroring the somewhat enigmatic allure of his prolific career's output.
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