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Casino Interior, Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Casino Interior, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Casino Interior, Monte Carlo, Monaco - The Salle de Jeu (Games Room). This card also features two personifications of differing stages of the gambling process - Good Luck, shown by the wealthy, confident gambler approaching the Casino and Bad Luck depicted as a frustrated man having lost his wedge, tearing out his hair.... Date: circa 1908
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Carlo Casino Chance Elegance Gambler Gamblers Gambling Good Losing Luck Monaco Monte Personification Poor Rich Risk Roulette Salle Tables Tearing Games
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Casino Interior, Monte Carlo, Monaco: A Study in Contrast between Fortune's Favor and Her Disfavor Step into the hallowed halls of Monaco's most iconic institution, the Casino of Monte Carlo, as depicted in this evocative photograph from circa 1908. The Salle de Jeu, or Games Room, beckons with its opulent elegance and allure of chance. Richly adorned with gold accents, ornate columns, and intricate murals, the room exudes an air of sophistication and exclusivity. Two personifications of the gambling process grace the foreground of this image. On the left, Good Luck makes her entrance, embodied by a confident, well-dressed gentleman, his eyes gleaming with anticipation as he approaches the roulette table. His posture is assured, his demeanor self-assured, as if he is in complete control of his fate. In stark contrast, on the right, Bad Luck rears her ugly head, represented by a frustrated, disheveled man. His once pristine attire is rumpled, his face contorted in agony as he tears out handfuls of hair in despair. His wad of cash, once plentiful, lies depleted at his feet, a stark reminder of the risks inherent in the game. The interplay of fortune's favor and disfavor is a timeless theme that resonates deeply within the heart of every gambler. This photograph, with its exquisite attention to detail and evocative tableau, captures the essence of the Casino at Monte Carlo – a place where dreams are made and shattered, fortunes won and lost, and the thrill of risk-taking is a constant companion. Join us in exploring the captivating world of Monte Carlo's Casino Interior, where the allure of chance and the seductive pull of fortune's wheel await.
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