Emma Warch, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Emma Warch," from the "Actresses" series, is a cabinet card photograph created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. This image, part of a larger set promoting Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, depicts actress Emma Warch in a seated pose, looking slightly upwards. The photograph captures the style of portraiture popular in the late 19th century, emphasizing a natural pose and showcasing the sitter's elegance. This piece is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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