The Lion, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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childish illustration
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water colours
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curved letter used
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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horse
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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watercolor
"The Lion" is a lithograph from the "The World's Racers" series of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarettes. The card depicts a chestnut thoroughbred racehorse, a popular breed during the late 19th century, with a jockey in a striped jersey. The card uses a stipple-like style and features a simple background that emphasizes the horse and jockey. This card was originally given away with cigarette packs to promote Allen & Ginter cigarettes, and it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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