Belphegor
1794
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles Emmanuel Patas
Charles Emmanuel Patas (1744–1802) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Belphegor is a 1794 ink by Charles Emmanuel Patas, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This room looks cramped and busy. A man stands by the window, holding a baby, while two kids and an older woman sit on a chair nearby. Outside, a cityscape stretches out, with pigeons perched on the ledge. The floor has scattered dishes and a dog wanders in the corner. Everyone seems caught in a quiet moment, but their expressions feel tense or distracted. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in the woman’s clothes or the rough walls. The dark tones make the scene feel intimate, almost like a snapshot of everyday life. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Charles Emmanuel Patas (1744–1802) was an artist.
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