Francesco Beda, 1840 Triest – 1900 ebenda
THE BILLARD
GAME Oil on canvas. Doubled.
60 x 101 cm.
Signed "F. Beda" at lower right.
In decorative frame.

The scenery shifted into the genre of the 18th century: In a large magnificent hall with two Corinthian marble columns, baroque mirrors, golden mural painting and a crystal chandelier hanging centrally from the ceiling, the large cream-coloured billiard table on eight legs, where two men with cue in their hands are playing. They have plenty of spectators; they include two men at the table checking the position of the billiard balls, a seated couple on the left and two standing ladies on the right, one in a long, shiny yellow and gold dress with lace, the other with dark hair in a crimson dress. On a gilded armchair decorated with silk fabric three further figures, of which a lady with a fan probably has the game explained by a man standing behind the piece of furniture. Virtuoso reproduction of materiality in restrained, mostly pastel shades. The painting of high fine painting quality. Minor retouching. (†) (11902014) (18)


Francesco Beda,
1840 Trieste - 1900 ibid.
GAME OF BILLIARDS
Oil on canvas. Relined.
60 x 101 cm.
Signed "F. Beda" at the bottom.
In decorative frame.

The painting is executed in fine painting and is of high quality. Minor retouching. (†)