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Play Cards Collection

"From Trenches to Palaces: The Enduring Allure of Play Cards" Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho): A thrilling game of bridge unfolds

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo)

Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo)
1700907 Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Soldiers playing cards in a trench during 1st world war)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: The House of Cards, c. 1737 (oil on canvas)

The House of Cards, c. 1737 (oil on canvas)
7296600 The House of Cards, c.1737 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 82.2 x 66 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: The Card Sharp on the Boulevard, 1806 (oil on wood)

The Card Sharp on the Boulevard, 1806 (oil on wood)
7296395 The Card Sharp on the Boulevard, 1806 (oil on wood) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 24 x 33 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: The Card Players, probably c. 1550-99 (oil on canvas)

The Card Players, probably c. 1550-99 (oil on canvas)
7296152 The Card Players, probably c.1550-99 (oil on canvas) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533) (after); 55.2 x 60.9 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: The Kings Card Game, copy, after 1895 (w / c and crayon on paper)

The Kings Card Game, copy, after 1895 (w / c and crayon on paper)
5860836 The Kings Card Game, copy, after 1895 (w/c and crayon on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901) (after); 29.1--22.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Card players. (Illustration, vers 1930)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: illustration: A battle of cards to play, for 'Un Autre Monde', edition Fournier, 1844

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Soldiers resting in the trenches, World War I (b / w photo)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: A Guardroom Scene in a Church, 1631-35 (oil on panel)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: The Card Game, 1870-90 (oil on panel)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Rear View of the Houses at Schlossfreiheit, Berlin, 1855 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Ladies and Gentlemen feasting around a table, c. 1612-67 (oil, canvas and paper)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in an inn. 17, 1803 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Card Tricks (litho)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher (engraving)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: A Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, Playing cards and Armour, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Card Party (engraving)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: 'Les joueurs de cartes'Peinture de Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828)

"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

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Cardy-Mums (engraving)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: French playing cards (chromolitho)

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

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Conjuring, Handkerchief production (litho)

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

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Playing cards (colour litho)

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

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: German playing cards, 16th Century (colour litho)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Italian and French tarot cards, 16th Century (chromolitho)

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)

Background imagePlay Cards Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartes (Joueurs de); Card-players; Kartenspieler (engraving)

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)



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"From Trenches to Palaces: The Enduring Allure of Play Cards" Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho): A thrilling game of bridge unfolds, as the last player contemplates their next move with intensity and strategy. Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo): Amidst the chaos of war, soldiers find solace and camaraderie through a simple deck of cards, momentarily escaping the harsh reality that surrounds them. The House of Cards, c. 1737 (oil on canvas): Delicate hands meticulously construct an intricate house made entirely out of playing cards, symbolizing both fragility and skillful craftsmanship. The Card Sharp on the Boulevard, 1806 (oil on wood): In a bustling boulevard filled with unsuspecting victims, a cunning card sharp manipulates his opponents with sleight-of-hand tricks and deceitful tactics. The Card Players, probably c. 1550-99 (oil on canvas): Gathered around a table adorned with rich fabrics and ornate decorations, noble figures engage in an intense game of cards where fortunes are won or lost within each hand. The Kings Card Game, copy after 1895 (w/c and crayon on paper): Royalty indulges in leisurely entertainment as kings gather for an elegant card game filled with regal banter and strategic moves fit for monarchs. Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a tavern brawl scene from 1803 engraving: Tempers flare amidst heated competition as a Dutch peasant resorts to violence during an intense card game played within the walls of a rustic tavern. Card players illustration from circa 1930: With stylish flair reminiscent of the Art Deco era, elegantly dressed men and women engage in spirited rounds while showcasing their sophistication at high-stakes tables illuminated by the soft glow of chandeliers. Illustration.