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A masterpiece of aesthetic realism with elements of expressionism, executed in oil using a multi-layered glazing technique. The scene is set in the 1980s. In a small living room—decorated in the style typical of the 1980s middle class—four young men, of late high school age, sit around a round table playing poker. They are positioned on all four sides, facing one another. One of them, a slender, dark-haired youth, sits with his back to the viewer; his face is hidden. To his right, seen in profile, sits a short, stout young man with curly, light-colored hair; a satisfied smile plays across his face. He holds his cards, revealing a four-of-a-kind (four queens) to the viewer. Beside him on the table lie several $1 and $5 bills, along with a small pile of 25-cent and 10-cent coins. To the left sits a thin young man with short, red hair; his expression is one of frustration. His cards lie face down on the table next to two 25-cent coins, and he clutches his head in his hands, appearing utterly despondent. Opposite him sits another young man—handsome, dark-haired, and lean—who holds his cards while maintaining an impassive, "poker-faced" expression. Near him on the table are several $5 bills, two dollar coins, and two stacks of coins—one consisting of 50-cent pieces and the other of 25-cent pieces. With a slight turn of his head, he casts an inquisitive look toward the stout, curly-haired youth. In the center of the table lies the "pot"—a collection of $5 bills and a pile of 50-, 25-, and 10-cent coins. Light from an overhead fixture illuminates the table and the faces of the young men.
An oil painting depicting four men playing a card game around a green poker table in a dimly lit, rustic room. On the left, a ginger-haired man in a red shirt rests his head in his hands, looking frustrated. In the foreground, a man with dark hair, seen from behind, wears a denim jacket and looks down at the table. In the center, a dark-haired man in a dark button-down shirt holds a fan of cards, looking calm and focused. On the right, a blonde, curly-haired man smiles broadly as he holds up a winning hand of cards. The table is scattered with stacks of poker chips and crumpled dollar bills. In the background, an old television set, a lava lamp, and wooden paneling complete the vintage atmosphere.
