Atropos, One of the Three Destinies, Death, from the Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans series (N188) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This chromolithograph card, "Atropos, One of the Three Destinies, Death," is part of a series of cards issued by William S. Kimball & Co. in 1889, depicting Greek and Roman goddesses. Atropos, one of the three Moirai, is depicted here as a beautiful woman in a flowing gown, holding a pair of shears, signifying her role as the "inevitable" one who cuts the thread of life. The card's imagery is visually compelling, with detailed depictions of the goddess's clothing and the ornate border surrounding her. This card exemplifies the visual culture of the late 19th century, incorporating elements of classical mythology and art with the burgeoning popularity of chromolithography, a printing process using multiple colors, to create vibrant and visually appealing imagery.