A Kick-up at a Hazard Table
1787
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1787
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Kick-up at a Hazard Table is a 1787 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a chaotic scene of men gathered around a table, engaged in a heated game. The men are dressed in 18th-century attire, with some wearing hats and others holding objects like a chair or a book. The table is cluttered with various items, including a candle, a glass, and what appears to be a deck of cards. The atmosphere is tense, with some men appearing angry or upset, while others seem more relaxed. The use of muted colors, such as browns and grays, adds to the sense of drama and intensity. The overall mood of the painting is one of energy and conflict. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
