La Juche, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

"La Juche," from the "Actresses" series of trade cards, is a cabinet card photograph from 1889 by the William S. Kimball & Company. The image depicts a woman in a corset, posed dramatically in a theater setting. These trade cards were distributed by tobacco companies to promote their products, and feature a variety of actresses, singers, and dancers popular at the time. The photograph's intimate composition and the use of soft lighting contribute to the alluring and suggestive nature of the image. The card exemplifies the burgeoning trade card movement of the late 19th century, using a popular subject to advertise goods.