Artwork
The Chess Players
The Chess Players is a print by Yehuda Bacon. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Chess Players is a print depicting a casual scene of a man and woman engaged in a game of chess.
Subject & Meaning
The composition includes a man and woman seated at a chess table, with the woman holding a baby, and a figure resembling an angel in the lower right corner, adding a layer of intrigue to the domestic scene.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by loose, expressive lines and bold, uneven strokes that create a raw, unfinished appearance, suggesting a spontaneous and gestural drawing process.
Artist & collection
