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The Brothers Were Having a Conversation

Cornelis Troost, Sara Troost1769

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

In the second scene, the atmosphere is somewhat more relaxed. Drinks have been poured, and the gentleman seated before the hearth inspects his glass. The trictrac board, a popular game of chance, is in use. In the right foreground, two guests examine a portrait of their host. One of them has boldly climbed onto a chair for a closer look, but not before placing a napkin on the seat.

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  • Title: The Brothers Were Having a Conversation
  • Creator: Troost, Sara
  • Date Created: 1769
  • Physical Dimensions: papier
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Rijksmuseum

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