Putti Harvesting Wheat 1770 - 1799

"Putti Harvesting Wheat" is a small-scale, 18th century artwork by French artist Piat Joseph Sauvage. This miniature painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts four cherubic figures engaged in the harvest. Two of the putti, rendered in grayscale, are playfully gathering sheaves of wheat while the other two carry baskets of grains, highlighting the theme of abundance. Sauvage's delicate brushstrokes and attention to detail evoke a sense of playful innocence associated with these celestial beings. The artwork exemplifies the artist's mastery of miniature painting and the enduring allure of cherubic imagery in art.