Venus and Cupid in a group 1750 - 1760

This small porcelain sculpture, created by the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory between 1750 and 1760, depicts Venus and Cupid in a playful embrace. The figure of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, is reclining on a bed with Cupid, the god of desire, sitting on her lap. The porcelain is painted in vibrant colors, with the figures adorned in intricate details and the bed featuring delicate floral patterns. This piece exemplifies the Chelsea Manufactory's mastery of porcelain sculpture and its ability to capture delicate and romantic themes. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.