Amorini at play (one of a pair) 1770 - 1790

"Amorini at play (one of a pair)" is a pastel drawing by Piat Joseph Sauvage, completed between 1770 and 1790. The drawing features five cherubic figures, known as amorini, in various playful activities. The amorini are depicted in a soft, naturalistic style, with their bodies rendered in delicate detail and subtle shading. This drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the innocence and charm of childhood.