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Le Dessous de cartes d'une partie de Whist, 1886. Creator: Félicien Rops
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Le Dessous de cartes d'une partie de Whist, 1886. Creator: Félicien Rops
Le Dessous de cartes d'une partie de Whist, 1886. From Les Diaboliques - Petites planches
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1880s Afraid Alarm Belgian Blood Dead Fear Fearful Felicien Joseph Victor Rops Félicien Rops Felicien Victor Joseph Rops Flanders Belgium Europe Frighten Frightened Frightening Heliogravure Lock Padlock Rops Felicien Rops Felicien Joseph Victor Scared Scary
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Le Dessous de cartes d'une partie de Whist," a captivating and enigmatic illustration by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops, dates back to the 1880s from his collection "Les Diaboliques - Petites planches." This monochromatic masterpiece, now held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), invites viewers to peer into a chilling scene of fear and apprehension. In the image, a group of women, their faces etched with fear and alarm, huddle around a table covered in a green cloth. The table is set for a card game, with a padlock and key visible in the foreground, suggesting a secretive and clandestine gathering. The women's clothing, a mix of Victorian-era dresses and simple blouses, adds to the historic and nostalgic atmosphere of the piece. The title "Whist" is scrawled in handwriting across the top of the image, but the meaning behind it remains a mystery. Some art historians suggest it may be a reference to the card game of the same name, while others believe it could be a nod to the Scottish term for a loud, disapproving sound. Rops' use of heliogravure, a printing process that produces a high-quality, tonal image, adds to the overall eerie effect of the piece. The black and white contrast, with its stark whites and deep blacks, heightens the sense of fear and unease, drawing the viewer in and leaving them with a lingering feeling of unease and apprehension. This haunting illustration by Félicien Rops is a testament to the power of art to evoke emotion and provoke thought, and a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Belgium and Europe in the 19th century.
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