The Card Players (1895)

"The Card Players" by Paul Cézanne, created between 1894 and 1895, is part of a series of five paintings depicting Provençal peasants engaged in the quiet activity of playing cards, reflecting Cézanne's interest in capturing the essence of rural life and the human condition. This series is notable for its compositional balance, use of color, and the artist's exploration of form and space, which significantly influenced the development of modern art.

Paul Cézanne's "The Card Players" (1894–1895) is a post-impressionist work characterized by its muted color palette and structured composition, depicting two men engaged in a card game at a wooden table. The painting employs Cézanne's signature brushwork and attention to geometric forms, emphasizing the solidity and volume of the figures and objects within the scene.