The image shows four individuals gathered in front of a decorated tent or canopy. One person stands to the left, facing away from the viewer, dressed in elaborate clothing with a long cloak, doublet, and hose. The second person stands to the right, leaning slightly, and wears an ornate robe. Behind them, two individuals are partially obscured. One is turned toward the person on the right, with finely detailed attire and a headpiece with a veil. All individuals are adorned with draped clothing. The tent or canopy is decorated with floral ornaments, ribbons and bows. In the background, there…
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Men Throwing Dice

German 19th Century

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 15.5 x 18.6 cm (6 1/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Culture
German
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
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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