Children playing with birds 1740 - 1755

Francesco Ladatte’s bronze sculpture, “Children Playing with Birds” depicts two nude children playing around a birdcage. The sculpture, which dates from 1740-1755, shows the children interacting with a cage of birds and is a testament to Ladatte’s artistic talent in depicting the innocence and joy of childhood. The sculpture is a fine example of the Rococo style, which was characterized by its playful, ornate, and asymmetrical forms. The work is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.