Makovsky V.E. Argument over Cards

Makovsky V.E.

1846, Moscow - 1920, Petrograd

Argument over Cards

1889

oil on canvas. 56 х 71
Ж-6300
Пост.: 1932 из ГТГ

Period Late 19th century
CategoryGenre Painting
Keywords The Epoch of Alexander III (1881-1894) | Peasants | game | Food, Drinks | Furniture
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In this picture the artist shows an anecdotal situation with his usual sense of humour and contempt for human weaknesses. The two elderly participants, fighting over a card game, are represented with concrete individuality yet, at the same time, very much as types. Play and Passion in Russian Fine Art. St-Petersburg. 1999. P. 201.

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