About The Players (Les Joueurs) Rudolf Ernst Orientalist Art Painting
The khans, souks and bazaars of North Africa and the Middle East provided western artists with a wealth of ideas for subjects for their paintings. Craftspeople were eager to open their shops and stalls to Western trade. Ernst was a frequent visitor to the region's marketplaces and collected hundreds of objects, arranging them in his studio, where they became models for those displayed in Les Joueurs. Additionally, in participating in the economic exchange of the region, the artist observed first hand the ways in which its people interacted in their daily lives. As such, in the present work Ernst was able to describe the interior decorations, including the intricate wall tiles, rugs and ceramics, while accurately portraying the physiognomy, costumes and culture of the two men engaged in a game of chess.
About the Posters
The Players (Les Joueurs) - Rudolf Ernst - Orientalist Art Painting by Rudolf Ernst. Our posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days