The Gambler's Victim
1869
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1869
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a man in a long, tan coat standing in a room with a dark background. He has his left hand resting on a wooden panel and is wearing a white shirt, tan breeches, and black shoes. In the background, three men are seated at a table, with one man standing behind them. The room is dimly lit, with a hanging light fixture above the table. On the floor, there are scattered playing cards and what appears to be a discarded cup. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of tension or unease. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
