Almond Blossom Playing Cards

These almond branches in bloom playing cards, inspired by iconic Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, are ideal for an entertaining family evening or a thoughtful gift for any art enthusiast. They are housed in a high-quality premium box.

This traditional 52 card deck from Museums & Galleries includes Jokers and Royals designed in colours that complement the stunning outer artwork. A stylish, design-focused gift choice. Each set features a beautifully printed protective slipcase and a high-quality, colour coordinated deck inside.

Large blossom branches like this against a blue sky were one of Van Gogh’s favourite subjects. Almond trees flower early in the spring making them a symbol of new life. Van Gogh borrowed the subject, the bold outlines and the positioning of the tree in the picture plane from Japanese printmaking.

The painting used on this deck of playing cards was a gift for Van Gogh's brother, Theo and sister-in-law Jo, who had just had a baby son, Vincent Willem. In the letter announcing the new arrival, Theo wrote: ‘As we told you, we’ll name him after you, and I’m making the wish that he may be as determined and as courageous as you.’ Unsurprisingly, it was this work that remained closest to the hearts of the Van Gogh family. Vincent Willem went on to found the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, where the original painting remains as part of the collection.

Original featured artwork: Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Almond Blossom (February 1890, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence), Oil on canvas, Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation).