Pique et coeur 1971

"Pique et coeur" is a 1971 gouache on paper drawing by American sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976). The playful work depicts two figures, one wearing a hat, engaged in a game of cards, with the cards themselves, including the "queen of hearts", emphasized in the composition. Calder's characteristically bold lines and bright colors create a whimsical scene that is typical of his later work.