Seven of Diamonds, from a Set of Piquet Cards 1770 - 1826

"Seven of Diamonds, from a Set of Piquet Cards" is a hand-painted playing card from a set of seven cards created by French artist Claude Fayolle between 1770 and 1826. The card depicts a simple, traditional design of seven red diamonds against a cream-colored background, illustrating the artist's skillful use of watercolor and gouache to create subtle color variations. The card is an example of 18th century French playing card design, highlighting the evolution of card illustration as a form of art. Currently residing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this piece offers viewers a glimpse into the history of playing card design.