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Interior inn old man amusing landlady two men playing backgammon
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Interior inn old man amusing landlady two men playing backgammon
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two children of games, Inn interior with an old man, who grabs the landlady. Behind them some tramp players and a drinking man. The performance is known as Dual Play. On the left a large fireplace above which branches are hung, on the wall a lute. A dog is lying on the floor next to a fallen stool between eggshells and mussels, inn, coffee house, public house, etc, backgammon, tric-trac, woman in flight (one-sided courting), dog, open hearth, fire-place, Jan Havicksz. Steen (mentioned on object), 1660 - 1679, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 63 cm × w 69.5 cm d 7.5 cm
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 19555845
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1660 1679 Backgammon Branches Coffee House Fire Place Floor Next Games Grabs Hung Inn Interior Jan Havicksz Landlady Lute Lying Old Man Open Hearth Performance Public House Steen Two Children Wall Eggshells Mentioned Mussels Oil Paint Tric Trac
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This print from the Liszt Collection transports us to a lively interior of an inn, bustling with activity and brimming with character. In this scene, an old man finds amusement in the company of the landlady, while two men engage in a spirited game of backgammon. Known as "Two Children of Games" this performance captures the essence of camaraderie and leisurely pursuits within these walls. As our gaze wanders beyond the main characters, we catch glimpses of tramp players and a drinking man, adding depth to the vibrant atmosphere. The focal point is accentuated by a large fireplace adorned with hanging branches and complemented by a lute on the wall. A loyal dog rests peacefully on the floor amidst fallen stools, eggshells, and mussels - remnants of revelry that has taken place. Painted by Jan Havicksz. Steen between 1660-1679 using oil paint on canvas, this artwork showcases his mastery in capturing human interactions within intimate settings. The artist's name is discreetly mentioned on the object itself. With its depiction of an inn or coffee house setting reminiscent of centuries past, this image evokes nostalgia for simpler times when socializing over games like backgammon or tric-trac was cherished. It also hints at one-sided courting dynamics through subtle references to "woman in flight". Overall, it serves as a visual time capsule transporting us into an era rich with history and charm.
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