The Art & Design of Playing Cards
The playing card calls for artistic treatment and although the constrained size imposes some limitations there is an almost bewildering wealth and variety of designs in playing cards and their tuck boxes. The serious player requires design to be unobtrusive so that aesthetic considerations remain in the background. However, with modern manufacturing technology more eye-catching designs are becoming popular as gifts, collectibles and for their attractive appearance.
Modern Aces of Spades
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by Matt Probert
Many modern aces of spades are anonymous so that, in the absence of any other information, the collector has difficulty deciding who made them.
Monsters
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by Matt Probert
A collective of artists known as Monster Illustration produced a deck entitled “Monsters” in 2004.
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.
Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol
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by Simon Wintle
‘Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol’ with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert capturing the spirit of Argentine country life, 2005.
Naipe Estilo Español “Siglo XXI”
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by Simon Wintle
Naipe Estilo Español “Siglo XXI” created by Florencia Marotta, 2005.
Naipes ‘La Criolla’ by Anabella Corsi
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by Simon Wintle
Inspired by an archaic Spanish pattern formerly used in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Naipes Finos — No.304 Spanish Pack
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by Simon Wintle
Spanische Spielkarten "Naipes Finos" No.304, manufactured by B. Dondorf designed by the catalan artist Apel-les Mestres, Barcelona, 1902.
Naipes Garaycochea
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by Simon Wintle
Humorous playing cards designed by Carlos Garaycochea, Buenos Aires, c.2002.
Neue Deutsche Spielkarte
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by Rod Starling
Neue Deutsche Spielkarte (Reformkarte) conceived by Dr. Timon Schroeter, 1883.
New Era No.46
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by Rod Starling
“New Era No.46”, based around European fashions, was soon followed with “Circus No.47”, “Hustling Joe No.61” and “Ye Witches No.62”.
New Figures by A. I. Charlemagne, 1862
“Renaissance” playing card designed by A I Charlemagne 1862. but not published until 2018.
New Jacob’s Bible Cards
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by Matt Probert
New Jacob’s Bible Cards published by Lion Playing Cards, Tel Aviv
Newtropolis and the Fantastic Fur
Newtropolis and the Fantastic Fur: Heroes vs. Villains playing cards illustrated by Peter Wood, 2015.
Non-standard deck by Maillard
Attractive deck by the Portuguese maker Maillard, c.1885 with scenic aces and German-style courts
