Card Players

Französische Grafik 1870–1879, c. 1878

This is a painting of a group of people gathered around a table. The scene depicts several individuals, all wearing hats and engaged in what appears to be a lively conversation or game. One figure is holding cards, seemingly focused on the game, while others are gathered closely around. The artwork is in a warm color palette with shades of brown, ochre, and muted blue. The expressions and body language suggest a scene full of interaction and shared experience. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1870–1879
Date
c. 1878
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache over black crayon, heightened with white gouache on card
Dimensions
16.8 × 22.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a group of people gathered around a table. The scene depicts several individuals, all wearing hats and engaged in what appears to be a lively conversation or game. One figure is holding cards, seemingly focused on the game, while others are gathered closely around. The artwork is in a warm color palette with shades of brown, ochre, and muted blue. The expressions and body language suggest a scene full of interaction and shared experience. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier.

Französische Grafik 1870–1879