Five Motifs for Ornamental Arabesques, Etienne de Lavallée-Poussin, French, 1735-1802, Pen and brown ink with ink wash, graphite on three pieces of paper, Above, arabesque motifs of two arms joined by a half figure in the center, and upon which two nude figures sit. The figure in the center holds up a line with garlands. Center left, an arabesque terminating in a nude standing warrior with spear and shield. Center right, a flying nude figure holding a medallion from which is suspended two garlands and a lamp. Lower left, a corner motif of a ceiling decoration with arabesques, sphinxes and winged genii. Lower right, a vertical arabesque panel that includes a siren from which is suspended an oval medallion, and above, a standing putto holding two draperies. Ink framing lines., France, ca. 1770, ornament, Drawing, Drawing