Rafael Nunez, President of U.S. Columbia, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Rafael Nunez, President of U.S. Columbia, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

photo restoration

print

traditional media

collage layering style

retro 'vintage design

feminine colour palette

archive photography

historical fashion

clothing theme

collage layout

men

multicultural outfit

arm

This 1888 lithograph card, part of the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series by W. Duke, Sons & Co., depicts Rafael Nunez, President of the United States of Colombia. The card features a portrait of Nunez alongside the coat of arms and flag of the country. The card is a prime example of 19th-century chromolithography, a printing technique using multiple plates for vibrant color. It would have been distributed as a promotional item for the company's "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand.