On ne s'avise jamais de tout
1773
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
Dominant colour
On ne s'avise jamais de tout is a 1773 ink by Charles Emmanuel Patas, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a busy kitchen scene with three women in old-fashioned clothes. One woman is kneeling by a table, another stands nearby holding a baby, and a third leans out a window, talking to someone on the street. The fireplace has pots and pans hanging above it, and smoke rises from the hearth. The artist used shading to show light and movement, making the scene feel lively. The women’s expressions and gestures look natural, almost like a snapshot of daily life. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create textures like this.
Charles Emmanuel Patas (1744–1802) was an artist.
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