Van Gogh Playing Cards, Almond Blossoms Edition

Production

• High-grade imported paper, recreating the texture of a canvas
• Exquisite craftsmanship, rich embossing, double-sided hot foil stamping inside and outside of the card box
• Print by The United States Playing Card Company on their premium casino stock. Made in the USA.

“When I paint an apple tree, I want people to feel how the juice of the fruit is ready to burst out of its skin, and how the seeds in the core are striving to bear fruit.” Vincent Van Gogh

Tuck Case

On the "Almond Blossoms" card box, the almond tree painted by Van Gogh grows freely, stretching its branches full of fresh buds across the whole front and the side of the box.
There is both white purity and childlike innocence in the Van Gogh's masterpiece "Almond Blossoms". The blossoms on the background of the blue sky show the artist's love, as well as his blue nostalgia. At the same time, it hides the infinite desire to shake off the melancholy he felt.
The stunning blue of the clear skies makes people feel wonderful with a realistic and high-quality texture.

Design

Back Design
This version follows the artwork "Almond Blossoms," present also on the back of the box.The bright blue background retains the brushstrokes of the original oil painting, allowing you to see how the painting was made, stroke by stroke. The stunning blue of the clear skies makes people feel wonderful. The pure branches of the almonds tree with their white buds are intertwining, and the subtly yellow flower petals are scattered diagonally on the card. One is attracted to their freedom right at first glance. The beautiful picture is and laid out in the usual two-way symmetry.

Face Design
The designer took the liberty to paint the people and places Van Gogh has experienced in his short lifetime. A proper tribute to the designer's favourite artist!

Jack of Spades:An unknown art dealer who bought Van Gogh's portrait. It was a great encouragement for Van Gogh at that time.
Jack of Hearts:Armand Roulin, an acquaintance from the end of Van Gogh's life. He sent the final letter to Van Gogh's brother Theo.
Jack of Diamonds:Eugene Bosch, brother of Anna Bosch, the buyer of the "Vineyard" painting, also an artist.
Jack of Clubs:Postman Roulin, a friend of Van Gogh, looks rough on the outside but is kind and delicate inside.
Queen of Spades:Mrs. Tanguy, the wife of Mr. Tanguy, a gentlewoman who treated Van Gogh very kindly.
Queen of Hearts: La Mousmé, a French-Japanese geisha imagined by Van Gogh, depicting his ideal of femineity.
Queen of Diamonds:Mrs. Ginoux, the owner of the café depicted in Van Gogh's painting "The Night Café".
Queen of Clubs:An anonymous young woman, a woman from the middle class, who was introduced by a painting dealer and commissioned Van Gogh for her portrait
King of spade:Mr. Ginoux, a kind old man who loved art and was willing to sell painting materials to Van Gogh with a discount.
King of Hearts:Felix Rey, a doctor who helped Van Gogh treat his wounds after cutting his ears.
King of Diamonds:Madame Trabuc, Van Gogh's model at the Saint Paul's Hospital, with gentle suffering in her elegant face
King of Clubs:Milliet, Van Gogh's friend - military officer, who was very happy to model for Van Gogh
Joker︰The two Jokers are both self-portraits of Van Gogh, one from the front, and one looking over his shoulder. The colours of these cards are striking as if to depict the passion of the artist.