Mlle Vigot, 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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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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ink colored
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Mlle Vigot, from the Actresses series" is a carte-de-visite photograph from 1889 by William S. Kimball & Company. It depicts Mlle Vigot, a performer, in a theatrical pose. The photograph is part of a series of cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co., which promoted their brand of cigarettes. The image showcases the popularity of the "carte-de-visite" format, a form of photography popular in the late 19th century, and the use of images in advertising. The photograph is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.
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