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Jean Beraud: Im Spielsaal zu Monaco.
| Article ID | DS1208 |
Title | Jean Beraud: Im Spielsaal zu Monaco. |
Gambling, decorative representation of a roulette table in the gaming room in Monaco. After the original drawing by Jean Béraud, 1890. | |
| Year | ca. 1895 |
Artist | Baude |
Historical Description | Roulette is a chance-based casino game that originated in 18th-century France. The mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal experimented with spinning wheels in his research on perpetual motion machines, which later inspired the concept of the roulette wheel. Roulette became a regular feature in French casinos in the 1790s. The classic rules with a single zero (0) were established to give the casino a slight advantage. In the 19th century, the game spread throughout Europe, with Germany, Italy, and England developing their own variants. In American casinos during the 19th century, a double zero (00) was added, increasing the house edge. This version is now known as American Roulette, while the original variant is called European Roulette. |
| Dimensions (cm) | 33,5 x 44,5 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Wood engraving |