Artwork
Le pate d'anguilles
Le pate d'anguilles is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles Emmanuel Patas. It dates from 1773 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le pate d'anguilles is a print created by Charles Emmanuel Patas in 1773 using etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a cluttered, dimly lit room with four people: a kneeling woman holding a tray, a standing woman, a child on a table reaching for an object, and a man leaning over the table. A child lies on a bed upstairs, and various household items are scattered on the floor.
Technique & Style
Patas employed shading to convey light entering through a window, creating a cozy yet busy atmosphere. The etched lines produce texture in the depicted fabrics and faces, adding depth to the scene.
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