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

"Hab. de la Suisse" is a playing card from the 18th century deck *Costumes des Peuples Étrangers*, which depicts a man and woman in traditional Swiss dress. The man leans on a barrel, while the woman holds a flower. The card's design is simple but charming, employing a combination of black ink and watercolor to render the figures and their garments. The card is a testament to the popularity of such deck-based games in the 18th century and its focus on the diverse dress of people from different regions of the world. The card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.