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Card Players

Augustin Théodule Ribot

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1878
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache over black crayon, heightened with white gouache on card
Dimensions
4063 × 3087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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