Game of Checkers (La partie de dames)
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketchy drawing shows two people sitting at a table playing checkers. The wall behind them has a busy floral pattern, and the room looks cozy but a little dim. One person is leaning forward, while the other sits back, both dressed in dark, simple clothes. The brushstrokes are loose and rough, almost like quick scribbles—this wasn’t meant to be super detailed. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and greens blending together. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists like this made prints.
