diff --git a/masque/pattern.py b/masque/pattern.py
index 7cbd06d..eb5f86e 100644
--- a/masque/pattern.py
+++ b/masque/pattern.py
@@ -958,6 +958,8 @@ class Pattern(LockableImpl, AnnotatableImpl, Mirrorable, metaclass=AutoSlots):
                                           line_color=line_color, fill_color=fill_color)
 
         if not overdraw:
+            pyplot.xlabel('x')
+            pyplot.ylabel('y')
             pyplot.show()
 
     @staticmethod