Who painted Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman was painted by Jacobus Buys 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.

Artwork

Pancake Woman

Jacobus Buys , 1768

Pancake Woman is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Jacobus Buys. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Pancake Woman is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1768, executed in chalk manner on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman seated at a simple table, stirring a pan's contents. She wears a loose dress and headscarf, surrounded by minimal furnishings, including a chair and a window admitting light.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey movement, notably in the woman's stirring action. The print features cross-hatching, which builds shadows through layered lines, and is hand-colored with red chalk.

History & Provenance

As a proof, this impression is likely a trial or test print, suggesting it was part of the artist's process in creating the final work.