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Skittle Players

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Associated Names

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Artist, Czech, 1865 - 1927

The image features a geometric arrangement of rectangles and arches filled with patterns. The upper section shows intricate patterns resembling floral motifs and gold ovals against a deep blue background. Below, there is a scene with putti surrounding a pig in a playful barnyard tableau. The figures emerge from a backdrop of stylized foliage.

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and ink
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 16.2 x 30.3 cm (6 3/8 x 11 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2002.50.94

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Baruch, Jacques Z., Mr. and Mrs.

Wikidata ID

Q64591835

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