Husband and Wife Playing Cards 18th century

"Husband and Wife Playing Cards" depicts a man and woman seated at a table. The woman holds a glass of drink while the man smokes a pipe. The scene is intimate and offers a glimpse into the daily life of a couple in the 18th century. Painted by the 18th-century artist KMS Stroe 229 + 231 Monogrammist S.v.S., this genre painting is a small-scale work, measuring 23.7 cm x 22 cm and held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The work's details, such as the playing cards, the pipe, and the jug of drink, convey a sense of realism and domesticity. The artist's choice of a simple setting and everyday activity contributes to the painting's authenticity and its appeal to viewers interested in everyday life and social history.