Harlequin, Arabesque
1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Louis Crépy
Louis Crépy (1680–1770) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Harlequin, Arabesque is a 1704 by Louis Crépy, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a tall, skinny design packed with swirling vines, flowers, and faces. At the top, two winged figures hold up a crown-like shape. Below them, a small figure in a hat and cloak sits on a pedestal, looking down. The whole scene is framed by fancy scrollwork and tiny cherubs peeking from the corners. The artist used lots of shading to make the figures and decorations pop against the light background. This style was common in the Baroque period, where drama and detail were key. Look up Baroque to see more examples of this bold, busy style.
Louis Crépy (1680–1770) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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