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Innocents and Card Sharpers: A Game of Piquet, 1861 (oil on board)
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Innocents and Card Sharpers: A Game of Piquet, 1861 (oil on board)
NGW185766 Innocents and Card Sharpers: A Game of Piquet, 1861 (oil on board) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); 24.2x32.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales
Media ID 33084198
© National Museums & Galleries of Wales / Bridgeman Images
Competitive Gambling Gathering Intense Meissonier Jean Louis Ernest 1815 91 Rivals Smoking Pipe Spurs Tavern Team Teams Vice
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Innocents and Card Sharpers: A Game of Piquet, 1861" is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to the vibrant world of 19th-century France. Created by the talented artist Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier, this artwork measures 24.2x32.2 cm and is housed in the National Museum Wales. The scene depicted in this painting showcases a lively gathering at an inn, where two teams engage in an intense game of cards. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation as players strategize their moves while enjoying their favorite beverages. The rich colors and meticulous attention to detail bring every aspect of this composition to life. Meissonier's skillful brushwork captures the essence of each character present - from the card sharpers displaying cunning expressions to innocent onlookers observing with curiosity or perhaps even envy. The setting itself exudes authenticity, with its rustic interior adorned with hats, spurs, and smoking pipes. This artwork not only offers a glimpse into the competitive nature of gambling but also provides insight into social dynamics during this era. It serves as a reminder that vice and indulgence were prevalent aspects of society back then. Through "Innocents and Card Sharpers: A Game of Piquet". Meissonier invites us to step into a moment frozen in time – one that encapsulates both the thrill of competition and the allure of vices within French culture during the late nineteenth century.
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