Artwork

Bowlers

Bowlers, by Ramah, oil, 1921
Bowlers, by Ramah, oil, 1921

Bowlers is an oil painting by Ramah. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Bowlers is an oil painting created by Ramah in 1921, currently held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group gathered around a bowling game, rendered in a cubist style with geometric shapes and muted colors. The scene conveys a somber atmosphere, with figures appearing lost in thought as they watch the game.

Technique & Style

Ramah employed a cubist approach, breaking down forms into abstract shapes and using a palette dominated by grays and browns, punctuated by flashes of white and beige. This creates a sense of depth and complexity, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ramah

Ramah (1887–1947) was an artist, born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.