The Cupid Seller c. 1783

"The Cupid Seller" is a jasperware plaque created by the Wedgwood Manufactory in 1783, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. This small but intricate piece showcases Wedgwood's signature blue and white jasperware. The raised white figures depict a scene of cupids being sold, a popular motif during the Neoclassical period. The intricate details and delicate relief work highlight Wedgwood's mastery in ceramic production, making this plaque a prime example of 18th-century decorative art.