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Two men and a woman playing cards at a table, one man pressing his nose toward the woman's forehead, from a series of ten scenes of musicians and couples dancing, drinking, playing music, and playing cards

ca. 1535–62
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two men and a woman playing cards at a table, one man pressing his nose toward the woman's forehead, from a series of ten scenes of musicians and couples dancing, drinking, playing music, and playing cards
  • Series/Portfolio: Ten scenes of musicians and couples dancing, drinking, playing music, and playing cards
  • Artist: Virgil Solis (German, (?) 1514–1562 Nuremberg)
  • Date: ca. 1535–62
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: sheet: 2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in. (5.9 x 4.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
  • Object Number: 2012.136.759
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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