Esquimaux, Woman and Child, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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egg art
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yellowing background
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oil painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
This chromolithograph, "Esquimaux, Woman and Child," was created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 as part of their "Types of Nationalities" trading card series. The image depicts a woman and child, both dressed in traditional Inuit clothing, showcasing the cultural dress of the time. The card, measuring 6 7/8 × 1 7/16 in., was likely included in a pack of Kinney Brothers tobacco, suggesting a marketing strategy to appeal to the general public and highlight the diversity of cultures around the world. Today, this piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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