Soldiers Playing Cards 1898

Félix Bracquemond's "Soldiers Playing Cards" (1898) depicts a group of soldiers gathered around a table, engrossed in a game. The black and white etching, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures a moment of casual camaraderie amongst the soldiers. The setting is intimate, suggesting a relaxed atmosphere, and the artist's signature style is evident in the detailed rendering of the figures and the use of light and shadow. This work exemplifies the realism and social commentary characteristic of Bracquemond's art.