Game Playing

Knucklebones, c. 1830 -1896 by Frederic, Lord Leighton, Private Collection.
Playing an ancient Greek game called Astragoli, the model looks like she is sleeping rather than playing a game. Leighton's models were often seen lounging in diaphanous gowns.




2 Comments:
Did his models usually look like they were about to keel over?
Pretty much, maybe someone off stage is droaning on and on about Hobbits.
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