This is a painting of a group of people gathered around a table. The scene depicts several individuals, all wearing hats and engaged in what appears to be a lively conversation or game. One figure is holding cards, seemingly focused on the game, while others are gathered closely around. The artwork is in a warm color palette with shades of brown, ochre, and muted blue. The expressions and body language suggest a scene full of interaction and shared experience. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier.
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Card Players

Augustin Théodule Ribot (French, 1823 - 1891)

c. 1878

Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache over black crayon, heightened with white gouache on card
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 16.8 x 22.4 cm (6 5/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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