Mlle Dana, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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coffee painting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Mlle Dana, from the Actresses series" is a carte de visite photograph created by William S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The image features a woman, likely an actress, posing in front of a mirror. The photograph, measuring 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 inches, showcases the popular use of these small, easily portable images in the late 19th century. The image is part of a series of photographs featuring actresses, likely intended for distribution and advertisement.
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