Montmartre

About this work

This painting shows two women in a dimly lit room. One sits at a small table, holding a deck of cards and a cup, wearing a dark coat and patterned collar. The other stands nearby, wearing a light hat and dress. Behind them, a window lets in faint light, and other paintings hang crookedly on the wall. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a sketchy, unfinished feel. The colors are muted—soft blues, grays, and earthy tones—with a few bright spots like the woman’s red lips. Next, look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.