Playing Cards Collection (#8)

The Gamblers Wife, engraved by Charles A. Waltner (1846-1925) pub
Ma103971 The Gamblers Wife, engraved by Charles A. Waltner (1846-1925) pub. by Thomas Agnew & Sons, 1879 (etching) by Millais

The Little Joker (oil on canvas)
CH92955 The Little Joker (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 62.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Portrait
MAL42691 The Portrait by Bates, Dewey (1851-99); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; American, out of copyright

Cribbage, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188362 Cribbage, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Interior of a Posada, from Sketches of Spain, engraved by Charles Joseph
STC201989 Interior of a Posada, from Sketches of Spain, engraved by Charles Joseph Hullmandel (1789-1850), published 1836 (colour litho) by Lewis

Woman with playing cards and the King of Hearts (colour litho)
6031644 Woman with playing cards and the King of Hearts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards and the King of Hearts)

Woman with playing cards, and the Queen of Spades (colour litho)
6031638 Woman with playing cards, and the Queen of Spades (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards, and the Queen of Spades)

Woman with playing cards and the six of diamonds (colour litho)
6031637 Woman with playing cards and the six of diamonds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards and the six of diamonds)

Bezique, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6030672 Bezique, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bezique)

Soldiers playing at Cards (engraving)
1612927 Soldiers playing at Cards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers playing at Cards. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1861)

Sketches in Manilla (engraving)
1609233 Sketches in Manilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Manilla. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 December 1857)

A Difficult Play, (oil on canvas)
823177 A Difficult Play, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Play. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

Backgammon, 1913-14 (oil on canvas)
989143 Backgammon, 1913-14 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 80x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Backgammon; Le Jacquet. Juan Gris (1887-1927). Oil on canvas. Painted 1913-14

Card trick (chromolitho)
974021 Card trick (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Card trick.); © Look and Learn

Scene at an Inn, 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1069166 Scene at an Inn, 1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Marcus; Japanese, out of copyright

A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas)
3746330 A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas) by Haberle, John (1856-1933); 50.8x91.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Evening Full Dress for Ladies and Gentlemen (coloured engraving)
3099374 Evening Full Dress for Ladies and Gentlemen (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening Full Dress for Ladies and Gentlemen)

Great discoveries (colour litho)
3099292 Great discoveries (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great discoveries)

Card players with woman smoking a pipe, 1630-47 (oil on panel)
3704069 Card players with woman smoking a pipe, 1630-47 (oil on panel) by Quast, Pieter Jansz. (1605-47); 38.5x28 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau, 1924 (oil on canvas)
825782 Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 22.6x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ace of Diamonds; L as de Carreau. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

Portrait of John Holker
864878 Portrait of John Holker by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: John Holker (1828-1882) English lawyer and politician. Member of Parliament for Preston (1872-1882)

Rus in Urbe (engraving)
2773329 Rus in Urbe (engraving) by Barnes, Edward Charles (1855-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rus in Urbe. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

Old Maid, 1886 (oil on canvas)
658244 Old Maid, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); 110.5x97.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Maid. Frederick Goodall (1822-1904). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1886

Detail of an extremely rare set of 52 playing cards engraved in the four Italian suits
CH469702 Detail of an extremely rare set of 52 playing cards engraved in the four Italian suits, Augsburg, 1616 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469700 to 469704) by Froemmer

Detail of an extremely rare set of 52 playing cards engraved in the four Italian suits
CH469701 Detail of an extremely rare set of 52 playing cards engraved in the four Italian suits, Augsburg, 1616 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469700 to 469704) by Froemmer

Scraping the mud off, my practice (colour engraving)
REV326598 Scraping the mud off, my practice (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Decroter)

The Denial of St. Peter, 1646 (oil on canvas)
PWI91442 The Denial of St. Peter, 1646 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 37x51.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: reniement; renier; ); ePeter Willi; Flemish

Violin, 1915 (oil on canvas)
CCL214948 Violin, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Popova, Lyubov Sergeevna (1889-1924); 88x70 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Young Card Players (oil on canvas)
CH402400 The Young Card Players (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 65.5x81.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Gamblers in the Foyer (oil on canvas)
FTB362038 Gamblers in the Foyer (oil on canvas) by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich (1722-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giocatori al Ridotto; ); German, out of copyright

The Shower of Cards, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
2657690 The Shower of Cards, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1891 (engraving) by Tenniel

Illustration from An Essay on Man (colour litho)
NBY259421 Illustration from An Essay on Man (colour litho) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Gamblers, before 1665 (oil on canvas)
BFM286609 The Gamblers, before 1665 (oil on canvas) by Gargiulo, Domenico (Micco Spadaro) (1612-75); 90x117.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Cross-section of a Parisian house, illustration from La Vie Parisienne, c
CHT237120 Cross-section of a Parisian house, illustration from La Vie Parisienne, c.1875 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A Farmers Card Game in front of the Inn, 1624 (pencil
XKH145221 A Farmers Card Game in front of the Inn, 1624 (pencil, pen and ink and brush on paper) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); 14.3x24.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch

Gambling trompe l oeil, 1809 (w / c)
RAF52883 Gambling trompe l oeil, 1809 (w/c) by Parry, Joseph (1744-1826); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Woman with playing cards and the King of Clubs (colour litho)
6031645 Woman with playing cards and the King of Clubs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards and the King of Clubs)

Arab Children playing Cards, 1873 (oil on panel)
823558 Arab Children playing Cards, 1873 (oil on panel) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 16.2x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab Children playing Cards)

"It would twist itself round and look up in her face"
4075092 " It would twist itself round and look up in her face", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Don t go splashing paint over me", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075090 " Don t go splashing paint over me", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Richard Brinsley Sheridans play
3777367 Richard Brinsley Sheridans play by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Richard Brinsley Sheridans play- The School for Scandal)

The New Years Party (engraving)
1587250 The New Years Party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Years Party. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 January 1857)

Fortune Telling, 1895 (oil on canvas)
989940 Fortune Telling, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Muschamp, Francis Sydney (1851-1929); 50.7x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortune Telling. Francis Sydney Muschamp (1851-1929)

The House of Cards, 1888 (oil on canvas)
989739 The House of Cards, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Tayler, Albert Chevallier (1862-1925); 53.4x64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Cards. Albert Chevallier Tayler (1862-1925)

Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
3759461 Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson)

The War in South Africa (engraving)
1599835 The War in South Africa (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 June 1900)

The Card Player (litho)
972531 The Card Player (litho) by Mieris, Frans van (1635-81) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Card Player. Illustration for Galerie de Peintres by M Chabert (Paris)

Emilie Mily-Meyer as Mademoiselle Lenormand in La Revue Retrospective (coloured photo)
978078 Emilie Mily-Meyer as Mademoiselle Lenormand in La Revue Retrospective (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emilie Mily-Meyer)

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"Playing Cards: A Journey Through Art, History, and Entertainment" Step into the enchanting world as we explore their rich history and captivating imagery. From Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a quaint village landscape to Les Saltimbanques' vibrant oil on canvas masterpiece, these cards have transcended time. The King of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. Playing cards (c1940) exudes regal charm, while the Queen of Hearts captivates with her elegance and grace. The King of Spades adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the deck. Intriguingly, soldiers found solace amidst chaos during World War I by engaging in card games in the trenches. This poignant image captured by an unknown creator (c1916) reminds us that even in times of strife, simple pleasures can bring comfort. The Jack of Hearts from a vintage Goodall & Son Ltd. Deck (c1940) invites us into a world where love is always at stake. Meanwhile, the Ace of Hearts symbolizes new beginnings and endless possibilities. Travel back to 1874 with "Les Saltimbanques, " where performers entertain under colorful tents against a backdrop filled with wonderment. And let's not forget "Skinning the Lamb" (c1910), which showcases skillful hands engaged in an age-old tradition. The King of Diamonds reigns supreme with his majestic presence from another Goodall & Son Ltd. Deck (c1940). His allure is matched only by "The Fortune Teller" (1899), whose mystical gaze holds secrets waiting to be unveiled. Lastly, journey back to October 26th, 1787 - witness a lively Cribbage Party disrupted by a Press Gang in St Giles District through vivid imagination alone. They have become more than just tools for entertainment; they are windows into different eras and cultures—a testament to the enduring power of art and human connection.