De kaartspelers, 1830 1830 - 1831

*"De kaartspelers" is a satirical print created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1830 and 1831. The artwork depicts a group of men, likely military figures, engaged in a game of cards. The scene is set in a garden, with a figure playing a musical instrument in the background, possibly a violin, adding to the sense of leisure and amusement. This satirical piece likely uses caricature to comment on the social and political climate of the time, focusing on the idleness and vanity of the upper class. The piece is a unique example of social commentary in 19th-century art, and its anonymous nature adds to its intrigue.