Hortense, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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imaginative character sketch
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automotive illustration
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water colours
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green and blue tone
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curved letter used
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coloured pencil
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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
"Hortense," from the "Ballet Queens" series, is a chromolithograph card depicting a woman in a flamboyant, stage-ready costume. The card was part of a set of cards issued by William S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. "Hortense" is a popular subject in art history and is featured in works by several notable artists. The card's detailed depiction of the woman's costume reflects the intricate nature of theater fashion in the 19th century. It is a valuable visual record of a bygone era, captured for posterity in the format of a collectible trading card.
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