Roulette Wheel Collection

The Roulette Table at Monte Carlo, 1903. Artist: Edvard Munch
The Roulette Table at Monte Carlo, 1903

Gloria Mundi, , or The Devil addressing the Sun, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)
2962522 Gloria Mundi, , or The Devil addressing the Sun, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Game of Roulette (colour litho)
964580 A Game of Roulette (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Roulette. From Truth, 25 December 1898.); © Look and Learn

Private Amusement, January 1, 1786. January 1, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Private Amusement, January 1, 1786

Between Heats [The Course], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Between Heats [The Course], January 1, 1799

Between Heats [The Course], January 1, 1798. January 1, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Between Heats [The Course], January 1, 1798

The famous Roulette Salon, Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1897. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
The famous Roulette Salon, Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1897. Stereocard. [J F Jarvis, Washington DC, USA, 1897]

All for Abdullas - Roulette, 1927. From The Sphere, August 27, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

Street gambling, China, 1922. Artist: BT Prideaux
Street gambling, China, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton

Digital illustration representing roulette wheel

Greetings from Nevada Postcard. ca. 1941, Greetings from Nevada Postcard

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"The Roulette Wheel: A Timeless Game of Chance and Intrigue" Step into the glamorous world of the roulette wheel, where fortunes are won and lost in a whirlwind of anticipation. From the iconic Monte Carlo Casino to the bustling streets of China, this captivating game has captured hearts across time and continents. In 1903, Edvard Munch immortalized the allure of the roulette table at Monte Carlo with his evocative painting. The vibrant colors and intense emotions depicted in "The Roulette Table at Monte Carlo" transport us to a place where dreams hang delicately on every spin. Centuries earlier, an engraving titled "Gloria Mundi, or The Devil addressing the Sun" revealed a darker side to this seductive pastime. As players gathered around the wheel, they unwittingly danced with temptation itself, risking their souls for a chance at fleeting glory. Thomas Rowlandson's satirical illustrations from 1786 offer a glimpse into both public and private spheres where roulette reigned supreme. In "Private Amusement, " we witness aristocrats indulging in secret games behind closed doors while society carries on oblivious to their hidden vices. Meanwhile, Rowlandson's "Between Heats [The Course]" series transports us to horse racing events where gamblers eagerly await breaks between races to test their luck at roulette. These scenes capture not only the excitement but also hint at how gambling permeated various aspects of life during that era. Fast forward to 1897 when Underwood & Underwood captured an image that would become synonymous with luxury - "The famous Roulette Salon. " This photograph showcases elegantly dressed men and women engrossed in play as they bask in opulence within Monaco's prestigious casino walls. From there, we journey through time once more - witnessing street gambling in China during 1922 by BT Prideaux and experiencing Nevada's postcard-perfect charm circa 1941.