Louis Félix de La Rue

Louis Félix de La Rue was an artist active across the first three decades of the eighteenth century, with documented work spanning the period 1700 to 1731. His known output focuses primarily on graphic arts and design.

Fifteen works attributed to La Rue are represented in museum collections, consisting of thirteen prints and two original drawings. These works address both mythological narrative and practical decorative schemes. Notable examples include the print Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, which demonstrates classical figuration, and allegorical subjects such as Spring and Air. His detailed functional design work is evidenced by pieces like Designs for the Top and Bottom of a Small Rectangular Box and the architectural study Architecture.

Today, significant examples of Louis Félix de La Rue prints and drawings are preserved in major American institutions, establishing his historical relevance. Works are held in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Because this output dates to the early eighteenth century, many of these pieces reside in the public domain, facilitating access to high-quality prints for study and preservation.