How does an artist create a series of paintings that capture the essence and character of ordinary people? Paul Cézanne painted The Card Players, a group of five oil paintings that depict peasants from his native Provence engaged in a quiet game of cards. What was the inspiration and the process behind this project? How did Cézanne use color, composition, and brushwork to convey the mood and personality of his subjects? And what does it reveal about the role and influence of Cézanne in the history and development of modern art? Join me as we explore the art and story of The Card Players.