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Baccarat (litho)
3620552 Baccarat (litho) by Legrand, Louis Auguste Mathieu (1863-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baccarat.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25133738
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Casino Casinos Committing Suicide Dealer Despair Desperation Gambling Gambling Hall Gioco Parlor Game Pistol Suicide Baccarat Ball Games Parlour Game
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This lithograph by Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, titled "Baccarat" captures the intense emotions and high stakes of a game that can lead to despair. In this satirical depiction, we witness a scene from a French casino where players engage in the popular card game. The artist skillfully portrays the desperation felt by one particular player who contemplates committing suicide with a pistol. The atmosphere is tense as onlookers observe the unfolding drama. Legrand's masterful engraving technique brings out every detail, emphasizing the intricate patterns on the cards and capturing the expressions of both fear and anticipation on each character's face. "Baccarat" serves as a social commentary on gambling culture during its time, highlighting its potentially destructive consequences. Through satire, Legrand invites viewers to reflect upon society's fascination with games of chance and their impact on individuals' lives. This print offers an intriguing glimpse into 19th-century France and European culture at large. It reminds us of how casinos were not only places for entertainment but also venues where fortunes could be won or lost in an instant. As we admire this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us appreciate it as both a work of art and historical documentation—a testament to human nature's eternal struggle between hope and despair when faced with life-altering choices at gaming tables around the world.
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