The Card Builders

walterosborne

abstract painting

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

mixed medium

mixed media

watercolor

"The Card Builders" is a painting by Walter Osborne, known for his depiction of everyday life in Ireland. The piece showcases two young girls, seated at a table and engaged in an activity. The soft light and muted color palette of the painting create a sense of quiet intimacy. Osborne's loose brushwork and expressive use of light and shadow capture the fleeting moments of childhood.