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A Kick-up at a Hazard Table
A Kick-up at a Hazard Table is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Rowlandson. It dates from 1787 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
A Kick-up at a Hazard Table is a hand-colored etching and aquatint created by Thomas Rowlandson in 1787. The print showcases the artist's characteristic blend of satire and keen observation.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a group of men in 18th-century attire engaged in a heated game at a hazard table, conveying a sense of tension and conflict. The men's varied reactions and the cluttered table suggest a moment of intense drama.
Technique & Style
The use of muted colors, such as browns and grays, enhances the dramatic atmosphere. The hand-colored etching and aquatint technique allows for a detailed and expressive representation of the scene, characteristic of Rowlandson's satirical style.
Context
This print is part of Rowlandson's body of work that critiques Georgian society, often targeting excess and human folly. The work is associated with the artist's prolific career as a caricaturist and illustrator.
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Artist
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
