The Card Players
The Met
Artist: Ernest Meissonier(French, Lyons 1815–1891 Paris)
Date: 1863
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in. (35.2 x 26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Four men in historical clothing gathered around a wooden bench in a dim interior
Detailed Description
Four men are gathered in a dimly lit interior with wooden walls and floor. The overall color scheme is subdued, featuring various shades of brown, gray, and ochre, with accents of dark green and red. The figures are arranged around a dark wooden bench or table, with light illuminating their faces and clothing against a darker background. On the far left, a man sits on the bench, facing right. He wears a wide-brimmed light brown hat, a light-colored doublet with puffed sleeves, dark breeches, and dark shoes with red stockings. His left leg is extended, and his right hand rests on his knee. A dark green piece of fabric is draped over the bench beside him. Behind him and slightly to the right, another man stands, wearing a light-colored doublet and a white collar. He holds a long, thin pipe in his right hand, raised towards his mouth, and his gaze is directed towards the group. To the right, two men are seated on the bench, facing each other. The man on the far right wears a light-colored doublet, dark breeches, and tall dark boots. A sword with an ornate hilt is visible at his left hip. He holds a small white rectangular object, possibly a card or piece of paper, in his hands and looks down at it. The man seated next to him, closer to the center, wears a darker brown jacket and has dark, curly hair. He leans forward, his gaze directed at the object held by the man on the far right. The wooden bench features carved details. A small, simple wooden stool is visible on the floor to the far left. A dark green garment hangs on the wall in the upper right corner.
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