A Game at Chess 1780

"A Game at Chess" is a 1780 engraving by James Bretherton, showcasing three women engaged in a game of chess, one of whom is observing the game while the other two are seated across from each other at a table. The scene is depicted within a circular frame, hinting at the intimacy of the moment. Bretherton's meticulous detail and elegant style, typical of the 18th-century, capture the grace and composure of the subjects, highlighting the intellectual engagement and social interaction present in the game of chess. This artwork is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.