1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
At the Roulette Table in Monte Carlo is a 1896 oil by Edvard Munch, depicting Playing, held at Munch Museum.
This painting shows a crowded scene of people gathered around a roulette table. The table is green, with a red wheel on the right side. In the foreground, two men sit at the table, one with his back to the viewer and the other facing forward. The background is filled with more people, all dressed in dark clothing. The atmosphere appears tense and focused, with everyone's attention on the game. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and excitement. The overall mood is one of anticipation and suspense, as the players wait for the outcome of the game. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Edvard Munch.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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