BOILLY, Louis Leopold (1761-1845). Game of Draughts
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BOILLY, Louis Leopold (1761-1845). Game of Draughts
BOILLY, Louis Leopold (1761-1845). Game of Draughts at the Cafe Lamblin. 1820. Caf頤 e Paris in which first met Bonapartist and later intellectuals as Stendhal and Baudelaire. Neoclassicism. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)
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1761 1820 1845 Baudelaire Boilly Bonapartist Cafe Chantilly Cond Draughts Intellectuals Leopold Neoclassic Neoclassical Neoclassicism Oise Picardy Times Masculine Persons Stendhal
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Boilly's 'Game of Draughts' captures a lively scene at the renowned Cafe Lamblin in Paris during the early 19th century. Painted in 1820, this neoclassical oil on canvas work depicts a group of men intently engaged in a game of draughts, their focused expressions and animated body language conveying the intensity of their competition. The cafe, located in Paris, was a popular gathering place for intellectuals, artists, and politicians, including the Bonapartists and notable figures such as Stendhal and Baudelaire. The elegant and ornate decor of the cafe, with its gilded frames and intricate patterns, adds to the refined atmosphere. The horizontal composition, rich color palette, and meticulous attention to detail showcase Boilly's exceptional skill as a painter of the early modern era. This work offers a glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of Paris during an intriguing time in history.
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