{"product_id":"the-small-ombre-table-daniel-nikolaus-chodowiecki","title":"The Small Ombre Table - Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicting three women playing a card game by candlelight, capturing the domestic atmosphere of the 1770s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki was a master of the small-scale etching, often focusing on the domestic lives of the eighteenth-century bourgeoisie. In this work, he depicts a scene of three women engaged in a game of Ombre, a popular card game of the period. The composition is centred around a small table, illuminated by a single candle that casts dramatic shadows across the figures and the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChodowiecki employs a delicate etching technique to capture the textures of the women's clothing, the intricate backs of the wooden chairs, and the soft glow of the candlelight. The artist's ability to render light and shadow creates a sense of intimacy and quiet concentration. The figures are dressed in the fashion of the 1770s, wearing caps and modest gowns, which provides a glimpse into the social customs of the era. The background is kept relatively simple, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the players and the atmospheric quality of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching is characteristic of Chodowiecki's work, which frequently documented the everyday activities of his contemporaries with precision and observational skill. His prints were widely collected during his lifetime, appreciated for their narrative clarity and technical refinement. By focusing on a specific social activity, Chodowiecki provides a window into the leisure habits of the time, capturing a moment of social engagement within a private setting. The work demonstrates his command of line and tone, using the etching medium to create a balanced composition that feels both immediate and timeless. This print is a fine example of the artist's contribution to German graphic art, reflecting his interest in the human experience within the domestic sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vaas-met-meermannen-en-masker-gabriel-huquier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVaas met meermannen en masker - Gabriel Huquier — Gabriel Huquier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58636817957199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58637105463631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58637105496399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58637105529167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58637105561935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58637105594703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58637105627471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58637105660239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58637105693007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58637105725775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58637105758543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58637105791311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Small-Ombre-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1788277134792.jpg?v=1788277440","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-small-ombre-table-daniel-nikolaus-chodowiecki","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}