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House Of Cards Collection

"The House of Cards: A Delicate Balance of Art and Illusion" Step into the world of "The House of Cards"

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The House of Cards, c. 1736. Artist: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)

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

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: House of Cards. Creator: Ecole Francaise

House of Cards. Creator: Ecole Francaise
House of Cards

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786581 The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The palace of peace)

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: House of cards

House of cards
LLM457913 House of cards by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of cards. Victorian scrap.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: House Building (engraving)

House Building (engraving)
6010417 House Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House Building. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1868).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The House of Cards, 1888 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The House of Cards by Jean-Simeon Chardin

The House of Cards by Jean-Simeon Chardin
3849857 The House of Cards by Jean-Simeon Chardin by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); (add.info.: The House of Cards by Jean-Simeon Chardin, circa 1736-7 (oil on canvas)

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The Juggler

The Juggler
Sergio Rapagnà

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: House of Cards. Creator: Jean Michel Liotard

House of Cards. Creator: Jean Michel Liotard
House of Cards. After Francois Boucher

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: Girl Building a House of Cards, mid-18th century. Creator: Attributed to Thomas Frye (Irish)

Girl Building a House of Cards, mid-18th century. Creator: Attributed to Thomas Frye (Irish)
Girl Building a House of Cards, mid-18th century

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The House of cards, 1909

The House of cards, 1909. Private Collection

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: Portrait of Maria Kozhina (1825-1885) with a house of cards

Portrait of Maria Kozhina (1825-1885) with a house of cards. Found in the Collection of Art and pedagogical toy museum, Sergiyev Posad

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: Building Houses with Cards, 1743. Artist: Truchy

Building Houses with Cards, 1743. Artist: Truchy
Building Houses with Cards, 1743. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

Background imageHouse Of Cards Collection: The House of Cards, 1735. Artist: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)

The House of Cards, 1735. Artist: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)
The House of Cards, 1735. From a private collection


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"The House of Cards: A Delicate Balance of Art and Illusion" Step into the world of "The House of Cards", a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries. From Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin's exquisite painting in 1736 to the hand-coloured etching depicting Abbe Raynal lost in delirium, this collection showcases the intricate artistry behind constructing fragile structures. Intriguingly, even beyond traditional artwork, this theme permeates various forms. Le Rire's colour litho illustrates "The Palace of Peace, " an enchanting representation where peace itself seems as delicate as a house of cards. Meanwhile, an engraving titled "House Building" reminds us that every grand structure starts with a single card. Jean-Simeon Chardin's iconic oil on canvas piece from 1888 takes center stage, showcasing his mastery in capturing light and shadow within each card layer. The Juggler adds another dimension to this captivating concept by skillfully manipulating cards mid-air. Not limited to visual arts alone, Jean Michel Liotard creates a mesmerizing rendition titled "House of Cards. " This evocative creation blurs boundaries between reality and imagination through its surreal composition. Attributed to Thomas Frye is the mid-18th century portrayal entitled "Girl Building a House of Cards. " It encapsulates both innocence and determination as she carefully constructs her architectural marvel one card at a time. Fast forward to 1909 when "The House of Cards" continues its reign as inspiration for artists worldwide. Each stroke tells stories untold; each card represents dreams built upon fragile foundations. Maria Kozhina immortalizes herself alongside her beloved house made entirely out of cards—a testament to creativity bound only by imagination. "The House Of Cards" transcends time and medium, reminding us that life itself is akin to building these precarious structures—each decision we make adding or subtracting from the delicate balance.