A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop

1845

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop is a 1845 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of men gathered outside a coffeehouse and barbershop. They are all dressed in traditional Turkish clothing, with colorful turbans and robes. Some of them are sitting on a bench, while others are standing or kneeling. In the center of the group, two men are intensely focused on a game of chess. One of them is making a move, while the other looks on thoughtfully. The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, with the men chatting and laughing together. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, with its vivid colors and sense of everyday life. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the movement: Romanticism.