Hermits
Playing cards depicting imagined residents of St. Petersburg with illustrations by Alexei Bobrinsky.
Hermits of St. Petersburg
Slightly whacky playing cards depicting imagined residents of St. Petersburg with plans of the major palaces and houses of the capital, based on book illustrations by Alexei Bobrinsky. The playing cards were published by order of the State Hermitage to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum founded by Catherine II in 1764 read more →
Above: “Hermits: Petersburg Tale” playing cards published to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum founded by Catherine II in 1764. Manufactured by Nage Cards, St. Petersburg, 2014.
By Valentin Krasavin (Валентин Красавин)
Russian Federation • Member since January 05, 2014
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