Playing Card Collection (#8)

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Drake and Fenez with great Violence set upon the Spanish fleet gathering together before Graveling. The king of spades from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Fleete of Biscay Commanded by Don Juan Martinez de Recalde which Consisted of 14 Vessells, 2037 Souldiers, 863 Mariners, 200 Canons

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Army of 1000 horse and 22000 foot, which ye Earle of Leicester commanded when he pitched his tents at Tilbury

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. More than halfe ye Spanish Fleet Taken and Sunck. The six of spades from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The English Pinnace called ye Defiance sent from the Admirall, and by a great Shot Challinging the Spaniards to Fight, the 21 of July 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Arthur Lord Grey, Sir Francis Knolles, Sir John Norris, Sir Richard Bingham, Sir Rog[er] Williams and others in a Councell of War

CARD PLAYERS, 1838. Wood engraving, American, 1838

FRANCE: GAMBLING, c1750. A French gambling salon of the 18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

PLAYING CARDS, 1543. Playing cards made by Jehan Henault at Antwerp, 1543

FRANCE: CARD PLAYERS. French women playing cards in the 18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

PLAYING CARD, 1710. The Queens addressed, and by new Senate told, they ll act with more obedience than Her old. Design for a playing card, English, 1710

CARD PLAYERS, c1594. Wood engraving, 19th century, after the painting (c1594) by Caravaggio

PLAYING CARD, 1780. German playing card of 1780 featuring a Figaro from Beaumarchais The Barber of Seville

PURITANS: SATIRE, c1650. Cromwell pypeth unto Fairfax. Satire on the Puritans. English royalist playing card, c1650

PLAYING CARDS MANUFACTURE. To a single sheet of face cards in black outline (fig)
PLAYING CARDS MANUFACTURE. To a single sheet of face cards in black outline (fig.5), color was applied by hand using a different stencil (fig.6) for each color. Line engraving, French, 18th century

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The 4th Squadron ruled by [Sir Martin] Forbisher. The nine of clubs from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Army appointed to guard the Queenes person and consisting of 24, 000 Foot, 2000 Horse, whereof [Henry Carey] the Lord Hunsdon was General

VOLTAIRE: CANDIDE. Candide in Paris, France. Line engraving, 1778, after Daniel Chodowiecki

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The 2nd Squadron ruled by Sir Francis Drake. The queen of diamonds from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spainiards dispatching Messengers to the Prince of Parma requiring him forthwith to join himselfe with them

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Don Alphonso [Alsonso P

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The English Fleet whereof the Lord Charles Howard was Lord Admirall and Sir Francis Drake vice Admirall

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. / n The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins
SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. /n The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins. The ten of clubs from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The third Fight betweene ye English and Spanish Fleetes, being the 25th of June 1588, wherein the English had again ye better

CROMWELL: SATIRE, 1679. English playing card, satirizing Oliver Cromwells government

RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1854. An 1854 satirical engraving by Gustave Dor

GAMBLING, 1866. A Gambling Scene in Denver City, Colorado. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1866

WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION. The bombardment of Bonn, Germany, 1703, under the direction of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Silent Film Still: Poker

Silent Film Still: Gambling

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

DAN CASEY (1862-1943). American baseball player. Baseball card from the 1888 season of the Philadelphia Phillies

ARTHUR IRWIN (1858-1921). Arthur Foxy Irwin. Canadian-American shortstop. Baseball card from the 1888 season of the Philadelphia Phillies

ALIAS THE DEACON, 1928. Jean Hersholt as the Deacon in a scene from the film

FILM STILL: FIFTH AVENUE, 1926. Marguerite De La Motte

PEARL BAILEY (1918-1990). American singer and actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, while performing in the musical St. Louis Woman, 1946

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"From Medieval Times to Modern Art: The Fascinating World of Playing Cards" Step into the enchanting world of playing cards, where centuries-old designs and captivating stories come to life. Dating back to the 18th century, these playing cards bear the blazoning of the ensignes armorial of Scotland, England, France, and Ireland - a testament to their historical significance. Travel back even further in time to 1588 when the Spanish Armada faced defeat at the hands of Sir Francis Drake. A deck of English playing cards depicted this monumental event, with the three of diamonds capturing a momentous victory. Art lovers will appreciate Paul Cezanne's masterpiece "The Card Players. " Painted around 1892 on canvas, it beautifully captures an intimate scene that transcends time. Intrigue and illusion take center stage as we witness Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick. This English conjurer wowed audiences with his ability to produce eggs and birds - a true marvel captured in contemporary copper engravings. Georges de La Tour's painting "The Cheat" from around 1625 transports us into a tavern interior filled with tension and deceit. It serves as a reminder that not all card games are played fairly. During WWII, even amidst war-torn Italy, Tuskegee Airmen found solace in playing cards at Ramitelli Airfield's officers club. Photographed by Toni Frissell in March 1945, this image showcases camaraderie among these brave individuals like Walter Mo Downs and William Price III. Lewis Carroll's whimsical tale "Alice in Wonderland" features an iconic illustration called "The Shower of Cards, " where Alice finds herself surrounded by cascading playing cards - a surreal sight indeed. Portraits painted on canvas capture moments frozen in time; such is seen in "The family of infant Don Luis Bourbon" from 1783-1784 or within the lively tavern interior depicted on a panel.