I see everything and I see nothing (Je vois tout et je ne vois rien), with hidden silhouettes of the French royal family by D. Martin

I see everything and I see nothing (Je vois tout et je ne vois rien), with hidden silhouettes of the French royal family 1796

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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ink colored

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

"I see everything and I see nothing (Je vois tout et je ne vois rien)" is a 1796 print by D. Martin, depicting a classical urn framed by a weeping willow and surrounded by a circular border. The artwork is a clever visual pun, as the silhouettes of the French royal family are cleverly hidden within the branches and leaves of the willow. The artwork's title further alludes to the artist's message, highlighting the political climate of the time. This print, currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into the artist's use of symbolism and satire, a common theme in 18th-century art.

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