Who painted Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1768.

Where can I see Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Pancake Woman?

Museum-quality prints of Pancake Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Pancake Woman

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1768

Pancake Woman is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:verso in center in graphite: ... / ... Onafgedaane / Proef-; verso along bottom in graphite: Gl Messu del / Ploos v Amstel Fec

About this work

Overview

Pancake Woman is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1768 using the chalk manner technique on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman squatting beside a low table, flipping food in a pan with a long-handled spatula. She wears a loose dress and headscarf, her posture relaxed yet focused. The background is minimally rendered with rough lines.

Technique & Style

The print's light, scratchy lines and unfinished appearance evoke a sense of spontaneity. The chalk manner technique, which mimics drawing, is evident in the work's sketchy quality. The style is suggestive of a preliminary study or a rapid notation.