1895
watercolor
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Trompe l'Oeil: A Full House with Chips, $2 and $5 Bills is a 1895 watercolor by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a still life of playing cards and money. The cards are fanned out, with the top card facing up. They are arranged on top of a $2 bill, which is placed on top of a $5 bill. The cards and bills are surrounded by poker chips in red, white, and blue. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The cards and bills appear worn and used, giving the impression that they have been handled many times. The poker chips are also depicted in a realistic way, with subtle variations in color and texture. The painting is a great example of American 19th Century art, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist who created it.
This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…
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