Belle Urquhart, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This 1889 cabinet card, part of the "Actresses" series by William S. Kimball & Company, features Belle Urquhart. The image depicts Urquhart in a formal pose, dressed in a lace-trimmed bodice and gloves. The card, printed for promotional purposes, showcases Urquhart's popularity as an actress during the late 19th century, and highlights the connection between entertainment and tobacco products. The card's simple yet elegant design makes it an interesting piece of ephemera from a time when photography was a rapidly evolving art form.
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