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Thomas Anshutz, Checker Players, ca. 1895, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Orrin Wickersham June, 1967.136.4
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Checker Players
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1895
- Location
- Dimensions
- 16 1⁄8 x 20 1⁄8 in. (40.8 x 51.0 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Orrin Wickersham June
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- oil on canvas
- Classifications
- Keywords
- Children
- Object Number
- 1967.136.4
Artwork Description
Two boys sit engrossed in a game of checkers, each focusing intently on his next move. The dark, featureless interior draws our attention to the players' rigid poses. The lack of movement, somber tones, and carefully balanced composition create a serious image around a familiar game, something that is usually viewed as carefree and fun.