Card Players
1751
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
Artist
Pietro Longhi
Pietro Longhi was a Venetian painter of contemporary genre scenes of life.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Card Players is a 1751 oil by Pietro Longhi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a table, engaged in a game of cards. The players are dressed in elegant attire, with the men wearing coats and the women adorned in flowing gowns. The atmosphere is one of leisure and enjoyment, as the players focus intently on their game. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with a focus on capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this charming scene, explore the work of Pietro Longhi.
Pietro Longhi was a Venetian painter of contemporary genre scenes of life.
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