Artwork
Tric-trac Players
Tric-trac Players is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Tric-trac Players is a work created around 1750, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts three individuals engaged in a game of tric-trac, an old board game, conveying a sense of quiet concentration and everyday life.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white image captures the players' focused expressions and the simple, textured surroundings, including a rough wall and a hanging fabric or mat.
Context
Tric-trac was a traditional board game, and this depiction offers insight into its play and cultural significance.
Artist & collection
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