Artwork

The Chess Game

The Chess Game, by Emile Vloors, oil, 1900
The Chess Game, by Emile Vloors, oil, 1900

The Chess Game is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Emile Vloors. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

The Chess Game is an oil painting by Emile Vloors, created in 1900. It is held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two women, Louise and Lucy Laridon, engrossed in a game of chess. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, with the women's focused expressions suggesting a thoughtful and strategic competition.

Technique & Style

The artist has used a range of colors to create a harmonious and subdued atmosphere. The women's robes, the benches, and the chessboard are rendered in rich, muted tones, while gold accents add a touch of luxury to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Emile Vloors

Emile Vloors (1871–1952) was an artist, born in Borgerhout.