''The House of Cards'' is an

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by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon-Chardin. It was painted about 1737. It measures 60 cm x 72 cm (23.62 in x 28.35 in.). It hangs in the

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. Chardin painted scenes that found favor with all classes of Parisian society.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:House of Cards 1730s paintings Paintings by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin 1737