A la table de jeu (1ère planche) (At the Gambling Table) (first plate)
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern drinking
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see people gathered around a table, playing cards and drinking. The scene is lively, with glasses and cards scattered everywhere. It's interesting because the artist, Forain, was known to depict everyday life in his work, and this scene is a great example of that. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of etching, drypoint.
