King of Hearts, from a Set of Piquet Cards by Claude Fayolle

King of Hearts, from a Set of Piquet Cards 1770 - 1826

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drawing, print

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drawing

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toned paper

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childish illustration

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print

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bird

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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cartoon carciture

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sketchbook art

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doodle art

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marker colouring

This hand-painted playing card, part of a set of Piquet cards, features the King of Hearts. The King is depicted as a regal figure, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a scepter. Created by French artist Claude Fayolle between 1770 and 1826, the card is a small-scale example of decorative art in the form of playing cards. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing the historical and artistic significance of playing cards.

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