Backgammon at the Cafe c.1908-09
by Jean Beraud
Title
Backgammon at the Cafe c.1908-09
Artist
Jean Beraud
Medium
Painting - Art Print
Description
Behold this exquisite creation, an enchanting part of a thematic series capturing the soul of café or bar interiors, lovingly crafted by the artist in the realm of 1908-9. Here, amidst the strokes of the brush, two rivals engage in a captivating dance of chance, their focus honed on the promise of the next roll of the dice. A companion, adorned in a feathered hat, draped in a luxurious fur stole, and wearing jaunty gloves, graces the scene with an air of disinterest, adding a touch of intrigue to the ambiance.
Within Béraud's ever-changing tapestry of café patrons, one ethereal presence remains constant - la fée verte, the elusive Green Fairy, embodied in a mesmerizing glass of absinthe. It weaves its mystical allure, captivating hearts and minds alike in a dance of delight.
In this remarkable masterpiece, the vibrant essence of the infamous elixir reveals itself in a delicate dance with shades of white. The "louche effect" casts its spell, as cold water kisses the herbal oils, transforming the liquid into a milky opalescence, a spectacle to behold and savor.
Such is the magic of artistry, where the ordinary transcends into the extraordinary, and the ephemeral is forever immortalized on the canvas of time.
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August 2nd, 2023
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