Hab.t de la Russie, from the playing cards (for quartets) "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" 18th century

This 18th-century engraving, "Hab.t de la Russie," is one of a set of playing cards depicting "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" (Costumes of Foreign Peoples). This card, part of a quartet, showcases a man and a woman in traditional Russian garb. The woman, dressed in a green gown and headscarf, offers a tray of pastries to the man, whose attire includes a fur-lined coat and a tall hat. The image captures the fascination with foreign cultures prevalent during this period, highlighting the visual diversity of the world. The card's diminutive size (3 3/16 × 2 1/16 in.) further emphasizes its intimate and collectible nature.