Heliotrope (Heliotropium Peruvianum), from the Flowers series for Old Judge Cigarettes 1890
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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flower
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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coffee painting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This chromolithograph, "Heliotrope (Heliotropium Peruvianum)," is part of the "Flowers" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes in 1890. The artwork depicts a single stem of heliotrope with several clusters of fragrant purple flowers and green leaves. This print, like others in the series, serves as a botanical illustration, showcasing the beauty and detail of a specific flower. It is a fine example of the popular trend in the late 19th century to include images of flowers and other natural subjects on commercial products. The card is small, only 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, which reflects the common size of trading cards at the time.
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