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A Game of Cards

Louis Durameau

1767

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Interior

Dominant colour

A Game of Cards is a 1767 ink by Louis Durameau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Louis Durameau
When & what style?: 1767 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this painting, three people are seated around a table, engaged in a game of cards. The table is adorned with a candelabra, adding warmth to the scene. The figures are dressed in attire characteristic of the 18th century, with the woman on the right wearing a long dress and the two men on the left sporting coats and breeches. The room's interior is depicted with a fireplace on the right side, complete with a mantelpiece and a vase. The artist's use of pen, brown ink, and brown wash creates a sense of depth and texture, while the white heightening adds a touch of elegance to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as the figures focus on their game. For more on the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the world of cross-hatching.