Waterloo

Description

Dogs sit around a poker table, some in uniform or military costume, while one pale dog stands out among the seated players. A lamp hangs above, and framed objects line the wall of the enclosed room. The game continues across a green tabletop crowded with cards and chips.

About Waterloo Reproduction

The coats of the dogs range from cream to dark brown, contrasted with red and olive furnishings. Their serious expressions and posed gestures give the scene a mock-formal character. The overhead light draws attention toward the table and its participants.

The titles military allusion adds a theatrical note to this familiar card-game scene. The viewer can scan each player for a different reaction, then return to the central hand. Its humorous staging and richly detailed room make it well suited to an informal interior. A bright lamp hangs over the green table and makes the cards the centre of the room. Costumes distinguish individual players, while wall pictures and dark furniture give the gathering a formal setting. Their varied angles and expressions suggest a competitive hand. The small white dog among darker forms creates an easy visual landmark. A patterned carpet beneath the table and a row of pictures at the back add order to the interior..

The hand-painted reproduction

ByMuseum offers Waterloo by C.M Coolidge as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. Hang at a height where the table and costumes can be appreciated. A neutral or warm wall complements the rooms tones; use even lighting so the darker uniforms stay legible.

• The overhead lamp focuses attention on the game.
• A pale dog stands out among darker-costumed players.
• Painted individually in oil on canvas.
• Select the available size and presentation on this page.