It's not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact dozens of the world's most famous painters - including Caravaggio, Cézanne and Picasso - found bottomless inspiration in the minutiae of cards, card games and its varied enthusiasts.
PokerListings Italy's Francesco Esposiito digs a little deeper.
Poker Night (from a streetcar named desire) (1948)

The play was staged for the first time on Broadway in 1947 shortly after producer David O.