Donald Sultan's "Playing Cards (Nine of Clubs)" exemplifies the artist's distinctive approach to transforming everyday objects into compelling visual statements through his mastery of printmaking techniques. Executed as an aquatint on paper in 1990, this work demonstrates Sultan's ability to isolate and monumentalize simple forms, a hallmark of his broader practice spanning painting, sculpture, and prints. The composition reduces the playing card to its essential graphic elements while maintaining the rich tonal variations that aquatint allows. This impression, numbered 38 of 44, was acquired from Hamilton-Selway Fine Art and represents Sultan's continued exploration of popular imagery within fine art contexts.