The Card Players

The Card Players is a series of oil paintings by Paul Cézanne, created during his final Post-impressionism period in the early 1890s. These genre painting works depict groups of farmers engaged in a game of cards, with variations in size, setting, and the number of players. Cézanne prepared numerous studies before completing the canvas versions, showcasing his distinctive approach to form and perspective. The series exemplifies his focus on everyday scenes while pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic techniques.