The Coaxer, Arabesque
1730
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1730
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man and woman standing on a decorative platform. The man is dressed in 18th-century clothing, holding a stick with flowers on it. The woman wears a long dress and looks at the man. The background is light, with some trees visible. The man seems to be trying to get the woman's attention with the flowers. The painting has a playful feel to it. If you like this style, you might also enjoy works from the Baroque movement.
