About Georgina Harvey
Georgina Harvey worked together with Karl Gerich.
Georgina Harvey on the cards…
Georgina Harvey worked together with Karl Gerich (see main Gallery), and they published their work under the name of "Victoria Playing Cards".
During their alliance, Georgina designed three packs of playing cards which were then engraved and printed by Karl.
Georgina's first pack, "No.29", is shown here:
Above: hand coloured proof sheet of Georgina Harvey's first pack designed during her alliance with Karl Gerich, in 1988. Printed from copperplate etching onto Daler Ford cover paper, pasted onto a second sheet, pressed, coloured and varnished. On the reverse, a salmon wash. All of Georgina's playing cards are characterised by their gentle, flowing lines and graceful design. In the example illustrated here, the courts show men and women engaged in country crafts. Karl's distinctive star and moon logo, and two tigers ('Los Dos Tigres') is featured on the title card.
By Simon Wintle
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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