Hab.ts de la Georgie from playing cards "Jeu d'Or" 18th century
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This 18th-century playing card, "Hab.ts de la Georgie" from the "Jeu d'Or" deck, depicts a man and woman in Georgian dress. The man, standing, gestures towards the woman who reclines on the ground. The card is a prime example of 18th-century European interest in exotic and foreign cultures, specifically the dress and customs of the Ottoman Empire and the Caucasus. This particular card showcases a specific style of deck that became popular at the time, "Jeu d'Or" (Game of Gold), with its richly colored and detailed illustrations. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this card as part of its extensive collection.
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