Pictures - Modern
Pictures by Modern Artists
The Card Players
1984
Paul Gopal-Chowdhury
The Card Players
2002
André Fauteux
Tinted Lacquer on Steel and Raw Steel
Copyright, � A. Fauteux 2002, all rights reserved.
Inspired by Card Players and Girl, Paul C�zanne.
Settlers
2003?
Toby Boothman
I love this one, for its enigmatic title, the Caravaggio look that it has, and the feeling that there is a good story behind it. Could these be settlers in the sense that they have just moved into new houses - maybe neighbours? What is the purpose of the tray in the main man's hand - is it for drinks or for collecting winnings? Is the card game still going on?
Das Kartenspiel
1948-1950
Balthus
The picture has echoes of The Cardsharps by Valentin de Boulogne. But although he appears to be concealing a card, there is surely no serious card-sharping going on from the man? His strange position and twisted body means he cannot transfer the hidden card without falling over, nor could the concealment be missed by the woman on the left.
Spiel
2006
Karolina Larusdottir
Private collection (mine!)
Card Players
1983
'Gallagher'
From the Caldwell Collection of the
West Tennessee Regional Art Center Inc.
The Card Players
2006?
Graham Knuttel
The Cardplayers
2005
Mary Chiaramonte
Title and date unknown