Elegant company in masque costume taking coffee and playing cards

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"Elegant Company in Masque Costume Taking Coffee and Playing Cards" is an 18th-century oil painting by the Venetian artist Pietro Longhi, renowned for his detailed and intimate depictions of Venetian society. The painting, measuring 61 x 50.5 cm, is part of Longhi's oeuvre that captures the everyday life of the Venetian aristocracy and middle class with a particular focus on their leisure activities and social gatherings.

In this work, Longhi portrays a group of elegantly dressed individuals in a domestic setting, engaged in the leisurely activities of taking coffee and playing cards. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Venetian Carnival, a time when the city's inhabitants would don masks and costumes, allowing them to interact across social boundaries with a degree of anonymity. The characters in the painting are depicted wearing such masquerade attire, which adds an element of intrigue and festivity to the scene.

The composition of the painting is carefully arranged to draw the viewer's attention to the central activities, with the figures positioned around a table in a semi-circular formation. The use of light and shadow, as well as the attention to detail in the rendering of fabrics and textures, are characteristic of Longhi's style. His work often includes subtle social commentary, and this painting may likewise hint at the mores and behaviors of the Venetian elite.

"Elegant Company in Masque Costume Taking Coffee and Playing Cards" is significant for its artistic merit and as a historical document of 18th-century Venetian culture. It offers insights into the customs and social dynamics of the period, as well as the role of masquerade in public and private life. The painting is held in a private collection and has been exhibited in various art institutions, contributing to the understanding of Longhi's contribution to the Rococo period and the genre of genre painting.

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