1909
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A la table de jeu (2e planche) (At the Gambling Table) (second plate) is a 1909 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a crowded, lively scene around a table where people are playing cards. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, giving a sense of movement and energy. One person in a hat leans over the table, while others sit or stand around, some looking focused, others distracted. The artist used a scratchy, layered technique to build up the image, which makes the lines feel rough and textured. This kind of drawing was often used for quick studies or prints. Try looking up etching to see how artists create similar effects.
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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