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On ne s'avise jamais de tout, by Charles Emmanuel Patas, ink, 1773

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Overview

On ne s'avise jamais de tout is a 1773 ink by Charles Emmanuel Patas, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles Emmanuel Patas
When & what style?
1773 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a group of people in a room. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing. One person is holding another, and there's smoke in the background. The scene seems chaotic, with people moving around. The etching technique gives the image a detailed, textured look. If you like this kind of art, you might want to look up the Baroque movement next.

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