1900 Jeu de Cartes
‘Jeu de Cartes 1900’ designed by Marie Christine Schira in the Art Nouveau or Jugendstil style, Grimaud, 1979. The court cards depict famous persons from that era whose work influenced the spread of Art Nouveau around the world, including Antonio Gaudí, Sarah Bernhardt, Émile Gallé, Louis Tiffany, Victor Horta, Jacques Grüber, etc.
Above: ‘Jeu de Cartes 1900’ designed by Marie Christine Schira in the Art Nouveau or Jugendstil style, Grimaud, 1979. 52 cards + 2 jokers + title card in box; card size = 89mm x 63mm. Images courtesy Matt Probert.
