Le Jeu De Cartes
Print
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
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Boilly was a painter of portraits and social subjects, especially scenes of street life and popular pastimes. He was also an engraver and lithographer. In this scene a group of working men are gathered in a bar to drink, smoke and play cards. The faces and clothing are closely observed and rendered in detail.
Object details
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| Title | Le Jeu De Cartes (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | Le Jeu de Cartes, colour lithograph, early 19th century, Louis Léopold Boilly |
| Physical description | A group of men seated at a table in a bar or inn. Four are playing cards and smoking; others observe the game from behind; at another table to the right, two drinkers are being served by a barman. A dog in right foreground. |
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| Credit line | Given by Ms E. A. Robson |
| Summary | Boilly was a painter of portraits and social subjects, especially scenes of street life and popular pastimes. He was also an engraver and lithographer. In this scene a group of working men are gathered in a bar to drink, smoke and play cards. The faces and clothing are closely observed and rendered in detail. |
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| Accession number | E.7-2009 |
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| Record created | January 16, 2009 |
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