Saraband, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Saraband, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

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drawing, lithograph, print, paper

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lithograph

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print

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impressionism

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figuration

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orientalism

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watercolour illustration

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"Saraband, from National Dances" (1889) is a chromolithograph card produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The card depicts two women in traditional garb performing a Saraband, a lively Spanish dance. The women's elaborate costumes, adorned with vibrant colors and intricate details, showcase the visual richness of the dance form. This card was part of a series of trading cards issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, which aimed to popularize and educate the public on different national dances. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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