A Game of Billiards
- Artist
- Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
- Date
- c.1721 - 1725
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Genre painting
"A Game of Billiards" captures a lively scene rendered on canvas, exemplifying genre painting with its depiction of everyday life. The artist’s use of Oil paints imparts rich textures and vibrant colors reminiscent of Rococo delicacy and elegance. The scene likely takes place in a social setting, highlighting leisure activities common in historical Paris near the Pont Neuf, the city's oldest bridge in the Île de la Cité. The painting’s lively atmosphere invites viewers to engage with a moment of human interaction, emphasizing the genre's focus on ordinary life.
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