"The Cards" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836

"The Cards," a black and white lithograph by J.J. Grandville, depicts a woman seated at a table with a spread of cards before her. The woman, dressed in a richly detailed gown, appears to be consulting the cards, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. The scene is set in a well-appointed room, with a clock and other objects in the background, suggesting a domestic setting. The artist’s detailed rendering of the figures and objects in the scene contributes to a sense of realism and immediacy, further enhanced by the subtle use of light and shadow.