Royal Guard, Sweden, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Royal Guard, Sweden, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

traditional media

caricature

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

men

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

watercolor

arm

This chromolithograph depicts a member of the Royal Guard of Sweden, produced in 1888 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their "Military Series" trading cards. The card was included in packs of Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. The colorful illustration depicts a soldier in full uniform, standing at attention with a musket held at his side. The card's vibrant colors and intricate details showcase the artistic skill of the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, highlighting the importance of marketing and advertising in the 19th century. The "Military Series" collection is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.