Artwork
Group of youths and girls playing an unidentified game
Group of youths and girls playing an unidentified game is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Giuseppe Piattoli. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour, created in 1784 by Giuseppe Piattoli, captures a lively scene of young people engaged in a game. The work is executed in watercolour, with some pen, ink, and pencil.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a group of elegantly dressed youths and girls participating in an unidentified activity. Figures interact with each other and their surroundings, including a man restraining a dog and another figure lunging towards him.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is characterised by loose brushstrokes and soft colours, giving the impression of a spontaneous sketch. Some areas appear slightly blurred, contributing to the sense of informality.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1784, the work is attributed to Giuseppe Piattoli. Further details about its history and ownership are not available in the existing information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Piattoli the Younger was an Italian painter and engraver, active mainly in Florence.
