A Game of Cards at an Inn
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Game of Cards at an Inn is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a crowded room where people are playing cards. A woman in a white collar sits at a table, holding cards while others lean in around her. One man in a dark coat stands nearby, watching. The room looks dim, with a few chairs and a small table in the foreground. A folded blanket and a stool sit unused in the corner. The artist used strong light and shadow to make faces and objects pop out. The dark background makes the players stand out, like they’re lit from behind. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
