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c. 1878

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Associated Names
Augustin Théodule Ribot

Artist, French, 1823 - 1891

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache over black crayon, heightened with white gouache on card

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.8 x 22.4 cm (6 5/8 x 8 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.197

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 176 (color).

Inscriptions

by later hand, center verso in graphite: dans le de coce[?] / Viell[?] / lavis Vieui[?]

Wikidata ID

Q64536977

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