Card Tricks Collection

Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho)
7178572 Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Player)

Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)
7233026 Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Card players. (Illustration, vers 1930)
5975929 Card players. (Illustration, vers 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Company of men playing cards)

illustration: A battle of cards to play, for "Un Autre Monde", edition Fournier, 1844
PCT4262310 illustration: A battle of cards to play, for " Un Autre Monde", edition Fournier, 1844 by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Soldiers resting in the trenches, World War I (b / w photo)
1729015 Soldiers resting in the trenches, World War I (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: french soldiers playing cards in a shelter during the great wa)

A Guardroom Scene in a Church, 1631-35 (oil on panel)
7262165 A Guardroom Scene in a Church, 1631-35 (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 49x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

The Card Game, 1870-90 (oil on panel)
7262166 The Card Game, 1870-90 (oil on panel) by Charlemont, Eduard (1848-1906); 124.5x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233036 Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rear View of the Houses at Schlossfreiheit, Berlin, 1855 (oil on canvas)
7085097 Rear View of the Houses at Schlossfreiheit, Berlin, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Gaertner, Eduard (1801-77); 57x96 cm; Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany

Ladies and Gentlemen feasting around a table, c. 1612-67 (oil, canvas and paper)
7240716 Ladies and Gentlemen feasting around a table, c.1612-67 (oil, canvas and paper) by Wael, Cornelis de (1592-1667) (attr)

Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in an inn. 17, 1803 (engraving)
7233109 Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in an inn. 17, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Card Tricks (litho)
7183348 Card Tricks (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Card Tricks. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher (engraving)
7195203 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher)

A Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, Playing cards and Armour, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
147377 A Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, Playing cards and Armour, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); 81.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection

Card Party (engraving)
7188881 Card Party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Card Party, From " Le Roman du Roy Meliadus." Illustration for Observations on Popular)

French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173040 French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French playing cards of the time of King Charles VII, 15th Century)

"Les joueurs de cartes"Peinture de Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828)
AIS5367311 " Les joueurs de cartes" Peinture de Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) pour une tapisserie fabriquee a la manufacture royale de tapisserie pour la salle a manger du

Cardy-Mums (engraving)
7178086 Cardy-Mums (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardy-Mums. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

French playing cards (chromolitho)
7173043 French playing cards (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French playing cards)

Conjuring, Handkerchief production (litho)
7183345 Conjuring, Handkerchief production (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conjuring, Handkerchief production)

Playing cards (colour litho)
7201561 Playing cards (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing cards)

German playing cards, 16th Century (colour litho)
7201521 German playing cards, 16th Century (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German playing cards, 16th Century)

Italian and French tarot cards, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173045 Italian and French tarot cards, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian and French tarot cards, 16th Century)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartes (Joueurs de); Card-players; Kartenspieler (engraving)
7195199 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartes (Joueurs de); Card-players; Kartenspieler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

After an Easter Race-meeting, a Professor of the Three-card Trick at Work in a Railway Carriage (engraving)
1038928 After an Easter Race-meeting, a Professor of the Three-card Trick at Work in a Railway Carriage (engraving) by Calkin

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"Unlocking the Secrets: The Fascinating World of Card Tricks" Step into a world where deception reigns and skill is paramount. They have captivated audiences for centuries, transcending time and place. From the intense Game of Bridge to the unexpected attack in a Dutch peasant's tavern, these illustrations depict the diverse allure of card games. Intrigue fills the air as players gather around tables, their eyes fixed on each other with unwavering focus. Whether it be soldiers seeking solace in trench warfare or gentlemen feasting amidst laughter and camaraderie, cards provide an escape from reality. The artistry captured in oil paintings transports us back to different eras - from a guardroom scene within a church during the 17th century to ladies and gentlemen engaging in merriment during the Baroque period. These timeless scenes remind us that card games transcend social boundaries. As we observe Rear View of Houses at Schlossfreiheit or witness Dutch peasants engrossed in their game at an inn, we are reminded that they have always been accessible to all walks of life. They bring people together, fostering connections across cultures and generations and can not merely about chance; they require strategy, dexterity, and quick thinking. A hand at Bridge showcases this complexity while Un Autre Monde's battle of cards reveals its competitive nature. So let us delve into this captivating realm where shuffling becomes an art form and sleight-of-hand mesmerizes even the most skeptical observer. Join us as we explore "Unleashing Illusion: The Enigmatic World of Card Tricks. " Prepare to be amazed.