The Card Party

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The Card Party

Oil painting with great character and detail, showing four people playing cards at a table, three of whom are glaring at the nearby lady in a feathered hat and colourful skirt. Date: circa 1930

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Artistic Character Codrington Feathered Isabel Nearby Skirt Glaring

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Title: The Card Party, Circa 1930 This stunning oil painting, created circa 1930, captures the intrigue and tension of a card game among four individuals. The vibrant and richly detailed artwork, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the artist's exceptional skill in bringing the characters to life. At the center of the table, three people are intently focused on their cards, their expressions serious and determined. The man on the left, with a neatly trimmed mustache and a stern gaze, clutches his cards protectively. The woman in the middle, dressed in a simple yet elegant gown, leans forward, her brow furrowed in concentration. The man on the right, with a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth, seems to be relishing the game. But the real drama unfolds off to the side, where a lady in a striking feathered hat and a colorful skirt stands, her gaze fixed on the trio at the table. Her expression is one of disapproval, her arms crossed defensively. The way she is set apart from the group, her stance and demeanor, suggests that she may have been wronged in some way. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, with the warm glow of the lamplight illuminating the faces of the card players and casting intriguing shadows on the table and the woman in the hat. The artist, Isabel Codrington, masterfully captures the mood of the scene, inviting the viewer to ponder the story behind the image. The Card Party is a captivating work of art, full of character and detail, that transports us to a bygone era. Its intriguing narrative and beautiful execution make it a must-have for any art lover's collection.

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