Artwork
On ne s'avise jamais de tout
On ne s'avise jamais de tout is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, above image, at left: [indeciperable] 1762; in plate, in image, at bottom left: g. a. S.; verso: none
- Markings
- Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art
About this work
Overview
On ne s'avise jamais de tout is an etching on laid paper created by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin in 1762.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively street scene, featuring a mix of civilians and soldiers. A man in a long coat is the central figure, walking past a tree and a building with a balcony, while onlookers observe him.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases the artist's use of fine lines to capture textures, such as the roughness of wooden buildings and the folds in clothing. The level of detail achieved is characteristic of the etching technique, which involves using needles and acid to create prints.
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Artist & collection
![The Challenge [right], by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/gabriel-de-saint-aubin--the-challenge-right--75162e00e6876b27-w320.webp)
