Hab.t du Méxique from playing cards "Jeu d'Or" by Anonymous

Hab.t du Méxique from playing cards "Jeu d'Or" 18th century

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portrait

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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print

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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men

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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cartoon carciture

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

"Hab.t du Méxique" is an 18th-century playing card from the "Jeu d'Or" deck, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The card depicts a man, possibly a Mexican, dressed in colorful clothing and carrying a bundle on his back. The card's design, like other "Jeu d'Or" cards, features a combination of text and images, creating a unique visual narrative. The anonymous artist uses a vibrant palette and intricate detail to depict the man's attire and accessories, providing a glimpse into the dress and customs of the time.

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