The artwork “Royal Flush” is a still life creation by the artist Audrey Flack, produced in 1977. This piece is representative of the Photorealism art movement.
In the artwork, a meticulously detailed arrangement of various objects related to leisure and gambling captures the viewer’s attention. The scene is composed of playing cards scattered across the surface – notably displaying a royal flush in hearts – alongside currency notes and coins, suggesting a gambling context. Surrounding these are elements of indulgence such as a glass of beer, a glass of whisky, a cigar resting in an ashtray with cigars and matchbooks nearby, further enhancing the atmosphere of leisure. A pocket watch with a golden chain subtly introduces an element of time, while the reflection and precision of each object evoke the hyperrealistic quality typical of Photorealism. This intricate composition reflects the era and adds a layer of social commentary through its precise visual replication of commonplace items.
