Lulu Kerker, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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water colours
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pencil sketch
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possibly oil pastel
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This is a portrait of Lulu Korkor from the Actors and Actresses series of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes in the late 19th century. The image, printed in a sepia tone, depicts Korkor in a military-inspired costume, standing against a backdrop of foliage. The card format, typical of the era, aimed to promote the brand by featuring popular figures. The portrait exemplifies the widespread use of trading cards as a marketing tool in the late 19th century.
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