Artwork

Two Romans Playing Morra outside an Osteria

Two Romans Playing Morra outside an Osteria, by Unknown, 1872
Two Romans Playing Morra outside an Osteria, by Unknown, 1872

Two Romans Playing Morra outside an Osteria is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Two Romans Playing Morra outside an Osteria is a black-and-white image created in 1872 by an unknown artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two men engaged in a game, likely morra, a hand game involving guessing the number of fingers shown by the opponent. The scene conveys a sense of casual interaction between friends or acquaintances.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by soft lighting, focusing attention on the subjects' faces and hands. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, capturing a moment of everyday life.

Context

The image is associated with the Realist movement, which emphasizes the depiction of ordinary life and activities.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known