Scene of Society Life - the Casino

Jean-Louis Forainca. 1884

Details

Title: Scene of Society Life - the Casino
Creator: Jean-Louis Forain
Creator Lifespan: 1852 - 1931
Creator Nationality: French
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Paris, France
Creator Birth Place: Reims, France
Date: ca. 1884
Physical Dimensions: 17 3/4 x 24 1/8 inches
Description: Using a gambling theme, Forain constructs six scenes which he combines in a humorous juxtaposition of aces of hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds. They illustrate what goes on at the Acropole-club, a rendezvous site for nighttime entertainment in Paris.
Provenance: Museum purchase with funds provided by Brenda and Lester Crain, Hyde Family Foundations, Irene and Joe Orgill and the Rose Family Foundation
Type: Watercolors and gouaches
Rights: Dixon Gallery and Gardens. For Terms and Conditions for use of this image please contact the Registrar at 901-761-5250.
Medium: Watercolor, india ink, gouache highlights, and collage on bristol board

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