Gypsy Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Gypsy Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

print

caricature

coloured pencil

coffee painting

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

warm toned green

"Gypsy Dancer" is a chromolithograph from the "Dancing Women" series produced by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. This trade card features a woman in a colorful, striped skirt and a flowing shawl, holding a tambourine above her head as she dances. The image is a classic example of the "gypsy" trope prevalent in 19th-century popular culture, often used in advertising and entertainment. The vibrant colors and detailed costume add to the dynamism of the dancer's movement. The card is a fascinating snapshot of 19th-century visual culture, demonstrating the use of the chromolithographic printing process for commercial purposes.