Artwork
Le Frileux, Arabesque
Le Frileux, Arabesque is a print by the Baroque artist Jean Moyreau. It dates from 1729 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1927.324
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Le Frileux, Arabesque is a print created by Jean Moyreau around 1729. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in antiquated attire holding a lantern and walking stick, standing on a small platform surrounded by ornate scrollwork and floral motifs. The title 'Le Frileux,' meaning 'the shiverer,' suggests the figure may be experiencing cold.
Technique & Style
The composition features a largely empty background with swirling decorative lines, emphasizing the central figure. The artist's use of fancy scrollwork and flowers creates a sense of drama and bold shapes, characteristic of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The print is signed with a small mark at the bottom by the artist, Jean Moyreau.
Artist & collection
