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King of Hearts wall art is the loving but conflicted ruler, famous as the suicide king. In tradition he is Charlemagne, steady, warm-hearted, and a little tragic.... read more
The King of Hearts is the only king without a moustache and the one holding a sword behind his head, which earned him the suicide-king nickname through a printing quirk. The figure behind him is Charlemagne, the emperor who united much of Europe.
As art he balances warmth and authority, a king who leads with feeling. He hangs well beside the Queen of Hearts and suits a bedroom, living room, or a coupleโs wall.
Each piece prints on gallery canvas, ready to hang, with the option of a black floating frame. Hang the King of Hearts on its own, or build a set from our Poker Card Wall Art and Royal Flush collections.
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The King of Hearts stands for emotional leadership, warmth, and control of feeling. He is the ruler who governs with the heart, which gives the card a softer kind of authority.
Through centuries of redrawing, the King of Hearts ended up holding his sword behind his head, so it looks like it is through his skull. The nickname stuck. The figure traditionally represents Charlemagne.
Bedrooms, living rooms, and coupleโs spaces suit it, especially paired with the Queen of Hearts for a king-and-queen look.
From gold and graphic portraits to bolder modern takes. Browse the collection for the current King of Hearts pieces.
Yes, with the Queen of Hearts as a pair and within a full hearts royal flush. See the Royal Flush collection for sets.
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