The Chess Players
Claudet operated one of the earliest commercial photography studios in London. In 1841 he advertised the variety of poses people could assume before his lens: "Either engaged at tea, cards, chess, or in conversation." In this charming photograph, Claudet himself plays a game of chess. He sits opposite a top-hatted gentleman, who, pawn in hand, contemplates his next move.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Chess Players
- Artist: Likely by Antoine-François-Jean Claudet (French, Lyon 1797–1867London)
- Artist: Possibly by Nicolaas Henneman (Dutch, Heemskerk 1813–1898 London)
- Date: ca. 1845
- Medium: Salted paper print from paper negative
- Dimensions: Sheet: 9 5/8 × 7 11/16 in. (24.5 × 19.6 cm)
Image: 7 13/16 × 5 13/16 in. (19.8 × 14.7 cm) - Classification: Photographs
- Credit Line: Bequest of Maurice B. Sendak, 2012
- Object Number: 2013.159.40
- Curatorial Department: Photographs
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