Card Players

Französische Grafik 1870–1879, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1870–1879
Datering
ca. 1878
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache over black crayon, heightened with white gouache on card
Afmetingen
16,8 × 22,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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