Neapolitan, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
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drawing, print
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drawing
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egg art
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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naive art
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men
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painting painterly
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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fine art portrait
This is a chromolithograph from the "National Dances" series of trading cards created by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The card depicts a Neapolitan dancer holding a fishing net and wearing a striped shirt, blue pants, a red cap, and sandals. The card's colorful design and bold imagery are characteristic of late 19th-century trade cards, which were often used to advertise tobacco products. The card's simple design and bright colors make it a visually appealing artifact of 19th-century American culture, offering a glimpse into the popular entertainment of the time.
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