Card Game Collection

The Cardsharps. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
The Cardsharps. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

King of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

King of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Queen of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

LA TOUR: THE CHEAT, c1625. Georges de La Tour: The Cheat. Canvas, c1625

Jack of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Ace of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

King of Diamonds from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787

CEZANNE: CARD PLAYER, c1892. Paul Cezanne: The Card Players. Canvas, c1892

The House of Cards, c. 1736. Artist: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)
The House of Cards, c. 1736. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962489 A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The devil, tarot card, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
7342160 A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838); 41.9x66.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink)
7339867 A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 12.9x9.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Card Game at "le Pere Martin", 1859 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879719 Card Game at "le Pere Martin", 1859 (oil on fabric) by Cals, Adolphe-Felix (1810-80); 49.7x60.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Adolphe-Felix Cals).

The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho)
8660397 The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper)

The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho)
8660390 The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper)

The "Nose" Game: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho)
8660435 The "Nose" Game: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness)

The "Nose" Game: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho)
8660433 The "Nose" Game: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness)

The "Nose" Game: The Inquisitive Nose Denotes Sprit of Enquiry (colour litho)
8660404 The "Nose" Game: The Inquisitive Nose Denotes Sprit of Enquiry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Dreams, Dances, and Disappointments (colour litho)
8646744 Illustration for Dreams, Dances, and Disappointments (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dreams, Dances)

Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_31: The Palace of Peace - War, Childhood, Europe, Canons, Shells
ICA4862764 Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_31: The Palace of Peace - War, Childhood, Europe, Canons, Shells, Peace - Illustration by Markous (1883-1941); (add.info.: Laughter)

La Caricature (1830) politique, number 63, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_1_12: Armes du grand Poulot - Peacock
ICA4930044 La Caricature (1830) politique, number 63, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_1_12: Armes du grand Poulot - Peacock, Duke of Orleans; (add.info.: La Caricature (1830) politique, number 63

The game of the yellow dwarf, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305289 The game of the yellow dwarf, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The game of the yellow dwarf. Epinal print. End of the 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: young men play cards with a drink, 1865
LUX4751003 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: young men play cards with a drink, 1865; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: young men play cards with a drink

Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table
FLO4646497 Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table, men smoking pipes, etc

Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet)
FLO4657001 Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet) in a drawing room. A serving brings carafes of wine

Girl pulling cards sitting in an armchair, 1860
LUX4818254 Girl pulling cards sitting in an armchair, 1860; (add.info.: Girl pulling cards sitting in an armchair, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

The National Guards in the Guards, drinking with the cantiniere, liquor dealer and playing cards, smoking the pipe
FLO4718613 The National Guards in the Guards, drinking with the cantiniere, liquor dealer and playing cards, smoking the pipe, some are asleep - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907, bridge room at les Lemaitre, Boulevard Beranger, 1907
LUX4797436 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907, bridge room at les Lemaitre, Boulevard Beranger, 1907; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907

Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206537 Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table
FLO4675857 The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair

Four women dresses in fashion Regence Anglaise (1811-1820), playing cards in a candlelight interior (Bath)
FLO4565806 Four women dresses in fashion Regence Anglaise (1811-1820), playing cards in a candlelight interior (Bath, England) - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Republican Card Game, 1793
LSE4101316 Republican Card Game, 1793; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Republican Card Game, 1793); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

English dandies playing whist with cheating cardsharps at a London house, 1820
FLO4662075 English dandies playing whist with cheating cardsharps at a London house, 1820. The gent at the mirror signalling to his fellow scam artists about the mark's hand

The Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1909_4_3: In the Balkan Party the Russian has five kings in his game - Russia
ICA4845859 The Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1909_4_3: In the Balkan Party the Russian has five kings in his game - Russia, Balkans, War of 14-18 First fruits - Monkey; (add.info.: The Laughter)

Gold Rush in California: Minors in a game room (casino) playing faro. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4836970 Gold Rush in California: Minors in a game room (casino) playing faro. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Gold Rush in California: Minors in a game room (casino) playing faro

Play card of the Moon (left) and Justice (right). Card game of the court of Charles VI (1368-1422), France
NWI4961722 Play card of the Moon (left) and Justice (right). Card game of the court of Charles VI (1368-1422), France, 15th century

Game of bonneteau (bets on card games) on the beach of Coney Island (USA) around 1860. 19th century lithography
NWI4885393 Game of bonneteau (bets on card games) on the beach of Coney Island (USA) around 1860. 19th century lithography.; (add.info)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907, Boulevard Beranger, Lemaitre private fair, part of bridge
LUX4803133 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907, Boulevard Beranger, Lemaitre private fair, part of bridge, 1907; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907, Boulevard Beranger, Lemaitre private fair, part of bridge
LUX4803130 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: November 1907, Boulevard Beranger, Lemaitre private fair, part of bridge, 1907; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists protect themselves from the heat
LUX4779290 Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists protect themselves from the heat and sun by taking a nap or playing cards inside the boat, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise on the Nile)

The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho)
8660396 The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper)

The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho)
8660394 The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper)

The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho)
8660392 The "Nose" Game: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impulsive Nose Denoted Quick Temper)

The "Nose" Game: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho)
8660434 The "Nose" Game: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness)

The "Nose" Game: The Artistic Nose Denotes Refinement (colour litho)
8660427 The "Nose" Game: The Artistic Nose Denotes Refinement (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artistic Nose Denotes Refinement)

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"Step into the world of card games, where kings and queens reign supreme. This vintage deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. Playing cards from 1940 brings a touch of nostalgia to your game nights. The King of Hearts stands tall, his regal presence commanding attention, while the Queen of Hearts exudes elegance and grace. But it's not just royalty that fills this deck; the mischievous Jack of Hearts adds a playful twist to every hand. And let's not forget the Ace of Hearts, holding the power to turn any game in your favor. Travel back in time with the King of Spades from this historic deck, reminding us of an era when card games were a popular pastime among friends and family. Meanwhile, across centuries and continents, tarot cards like "The Devil" from Haute-Savoie in France offer a glimpse into mystical realms. For those who prefer more strategic gameplay, Cribbage parties in St. Giles were once interrupted by press gangs seeking recruits for naval service on that fateful day in October 1787. Delve even further into history with Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin's masterpiece "The House of Cards, " painted around 1736. It captures moments frozen in time as players carefully construct their card towers—a testament to patience and skill. In contrast to these serene scenes is "A Pig in a Poke, " depicting Whist players engaged in intense competition during pub gatherings circa 1788. The vibrant colors bring life to this hand-colored engraving—each player determined to outwit their opponents. Artists like Paul Cezanne also found inspiration at card tables; his painting "Card Player" showcases deep concentration etched onto each player's face—an ode to dedication and focus. Finally, Georges de La Tour's masterpiece "The Cheat" transports us back even further—to seventeenth-century France—where deceit lurks amidst dimly lit rooms. The card table becomes a stage for trickery and deception.