Venus and Cupid 1780

"Venus and Cupid" is an etching by Pierre Lacour the Elder, created in 1780. The artwork depicts the Roman goddess Venus reclining on a cloud, her left arm outstretched towards the viewer. Cupid, the god of love, sits on the cloud next to Venus, holding an arrow. The composition is framed within an oval shape, creating a sense of intimacy and focus on the central figures. The delicate lines and cross-hatching techniques used in this etching contribute to the artwork's overall elegance and ethereal quality. The small dimensions of the print suggest its intended audience as collectors and admirers of fine art. This etching showcases the artistic mastery of Pierre Lacour the Elder, a renowned engraver of the late 18th century.