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A Game of Cards [recto]

Anton Weiss

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four individuals around a table, engaged in an activity. The scene captures the upper half of three individuals and the full bodies of two seated individuals. One person is partially visible behind others. One man stands in the background and wears a long coat. The seated individuals include two women and a man, dressed in elaborate 18th-century clothing. One woman leans on the table, reaching her hand forward, while another looks at the man holding something. Their facial expressions are composed. A small dog and a cat are also present. The room has an open window, light draping, and a candelabra, creating an elegant setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1764
Medium
gray wash with touches of pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3289 × 4322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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