1898
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Game of Checkers (La partie de dames) is a 1898 graphite by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a quiet scene of two people playing checkers. The man sits at a table, while the woman stands beside him, both dressed in dark attire. The room's interior is characterized by a warm, yellowish wallpaper and a dark-colored couch. The artist's use of color lithography creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the intimate setting. The subtle play of light and shadow adds to the overall atmosphere of calm concentration. For more works by the artist who created this piece, explore the art of Edouard Vuillard.
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
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