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The Chess Players Oil on canvas, 123.2 x 192.2 cm, by Sir John Lavery, 1929 Tate, UK |
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| The daughters of Baron Howard de Walden engrossed in a quiet game of chess. Lavery’s impressionist style imparts a gentle intimacy to the scene, highlighting the contemplative mood and domestic elegance. The painting evokes a moment of leisure while offering a subtle glimpse into well-to-do life between the wars. |
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