The artwork “Matrosen beim Kartenspiel,” created by Henry Scott Tuke in 1890, is an oil painting that falls under the Realism art movement. This genre work captures a scene of sailors engaged in a card game, rendered with photographic realism.
The artwork portrays a group of sailors aboard a ship, immersed in a moment of leisure as they play cards. The composition shows several figures seated or leaning against the ship’s wooden structure, each individual absorbed in the game or reflection. The detailed depiction includes ropes, sails, and the ship’s deck, contributing to the authentic maritime ambiance. The muted color palette and realistic depiction of the sailors’ attire and expressions offer a glimpse into the everyday life of seamen in the late 19th century.
