Three Cupids Playing with Vine Branches 1731 - 1765

"Three Cupids Playing with Vine Branches" (1731–1765) is an etching by the French artist Louis Félix de La Rue. This artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts three cherubic figures playfully interacting with a vine. This drawing showcases de La Rue's adeptness in capturing the youthful energy and whimsical nature of the cherubs, rendered in a highly detailed and delicate style characteristic of 18th-century French art. The subject matter, combined with the artist's meticulous execution, makes this piece a charming and engaging work.