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A la table de jeu (1ère planche) (At the Gambling Table) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

1909

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

A la table de jeu (1ère planche) (At the Gambling Table) (first plate) is a 1909 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jean-Louis Forain
When & what style?: 1909
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows people gathered around a table, engaged in a game. The scene is intimate, with players focused on their cards. The artist's attention to detail is notable, as we see the expressions on the players' faces and the objects on the table. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Forain, Jean-Louis.

About the artist

Artist

Jean-Louis Forain

Jean-Louis Forain (French pronunciation: ; 23 October 1852 – 11 July 1931) was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker, working in media including oils, watercolour, pastel, etching and lithograph.

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