Harlequin, Arabesque

Louis Crépy

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing on beige background. A border surrounds the main design. The border consists of lines on the outside and curved lines with leaves on the inside. At the top center is a shell design with curved lines extending to the top corners. A triangular canopy with drapes and floral arrangements hangs from the top center. A dark area with trees appears behind the drapes. A figure in a costume with a large hat stands on a platform. A shield with a sunburst design hangs from the platform. A design with a face and a shell shape is at the bottom center. Curved lines and leaves are on either side. Small illegible writing appears at the bottom.