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Premium Framed Print : The Casino, 1720-1790. Creator: Unknown
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The Casino, 1720-1790. Creator: Unknown
The Casino, 1720-1790
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Candlelight Casino Evening Falca Longhi Falca Pietro Gambling Genre Scene La Soiree Longhi Falca Longhi Pietro Mask Masked Paintingfragment Pietro Falca Pietro Longhi
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This 18th century oil painting, titled "The Casino," showcases a lively and enigmatic scene of masked men and women engaged in an evening of gambling and entertainment. The exact creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, with some art historians attributing it to the Italian artists Pietro Longhi (1702-1785) or Pietro Falca (1699-1765), while others suggest it could be a work from the Dutch Low Countries. The painting, dated between 1720 and 1790, is a fragment of a larger work, revealing only a group of figures gathered in a dimly lit room. The warm candlelight casts an amber glow over the scene, illuminating the full-length figures of the men and women, their faces obscured by masks, as they stand and interact, some intensely focused on their games, others in animated conversation. The Casino, a popular form of entertainment during the 18th century, served as a setting for social gatherings, where people could indulge in games of chance and enjoy the company of their peers. This painting offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of opulence and mystery, where the thrill of the game and the allure of the unknown reigned supreme. Originally part of a larger collection, this painting is now housed in the esteemed Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where it continues to captivate and intrigue visitors from around the world. The Casino remains a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the 18th century, a time of innovation, exploration, and the pursuit of pleasure.
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