On ne s'avise jamais de tout

Charles Emmanuel Patas after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior domestic scene. The drawing depicts three figures engaging in various activities near a hearth, with flames or smoke rising from the fireplace. The figures are dressed in 18th-century attire. In the background, through an open door, another figure can be seen walking outside. The room's decor includes pots, jugs, and other domestic items placed on the mantle above the fireplace. The drawing is highly detailed, showcasing expert shading and line work to create texture and depth.