Art & Design
The design of a pack of playing cards involves a balance between utilitarian constraints and artistic possibilities.
Playing Card Design
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by Simon Wintle
The design of a pack of playing cards involves a balance between utilitarian constraints and artistic possibilities.
Müller: Richelieu
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by Rod Starling
This deck is named after Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), a French Roman Catholic Clergyman and statesman, Chief Adviser to King Louis XIII, noted for the authoritarian measures he employed to maintain power.
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes deck with caricatures by Jeff Decker published by Gemaco Playing Card Co. 1989
Martin Mystère
Martin Mystère based on the comic book by Alfredo Castelli. The cards were designed by Giancarlo Alessandrini.
Seefahrers II
‘Seefahrers’ maritime deck designed by Klaus Ensikat for Deutsche Seereederei Rostock, GDR.
Bicycle Steampunk
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by Matt Probert
Bicycle Steampunk playing cards with Gothic artwork by Anne Stokes, 2015.
Gods of Egypt
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by Matt Probert
Gods of Egypt playing cards dedicated to the culture of Ancient Egypt.
Bicycle 808 Bourbon
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by Matt Probert
Bicycle 808 Bourbon themed deck by US Playing Card Company 2017.
Alice in Wonderland
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by Simon Wintle
Alice in Wonderland playing cards designed by Sasha Dounaevski, 2018.
68: Playing cards in glass
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by Ken Lodge
My wife and I have recently commissioned a unique pair of stained glass windows for our home.
Chinese Jokers
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by Matt Probert
Chinese playing card makers have probably produced the widest variety of jokers of any single part of the world.
Les Grandes Figures de L’Histoire Bretonne
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by Matt Probert
Les Grandes Figures de L’Histoire Bretonne
Kalevala
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by Simon Wintle
Kalevala playing cards by Sunish Chabba and Ishan Trivedi inspired by ancient Finnish mythology.
1893 Worshipful Company Pack
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by Rod Starling
Worshipful Company Pack manufactured by Chas Goodall & Son, 1893.
Roman Empire
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by Matt Probert
Roman Empire playing cards designed by G. Wyatt for Green Board Game Co Ltd., 2011.
Bharata Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Bharata Playing Cards - Series 2, based on Indian folk art, published by Sunish Chabba, 2018.
Leipzig Exhibition Skat, 1897
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by Rod Starling
“Leipziger Skat-Karte” depicting scenes from the Leipzig Industry and Trade Exhibition designed by Arthur Lewin, 1897.
Neue Deutsche Spielkarte
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by Rod Starling
Neue Deutsche Spielkarte (Reformkarte) conceived by Dr. Timon Schroeter, 1883.
Erlenmeyer City Sights
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by Matt Probert
Erlenmeyer City Sights hand-illustrated playing cards by Stephanie Gray, 2015.
Cosmopolitan № 2121 playing cards
“Cosmopolitan” № 2121 playing cards designed by Russian artist Valeri Mishin, 1996
59: Owen Jones (1809-74) and De La Rue
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by Ken Lodge
A selection of examples of Owen Jones's work printed by De La Rue.
Fashion Face Off
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by Matt Probert
“Fashion Face Off” card game illustrated by Erin Petson for Laurence King Publishing, c.2011.
Boulogne-sur-Mer Chamber of Commerce
Boulogne-sur-Mer Chamber of Commerce & Industry playing cards illustrated by James Hodges, c.1974.
Karl Gerich No.22: “Rouennais”
Karl Gerich’s hand-made design No.22: “Rouennais”, Victoria P.C.C, Bath (UK), 1990.
