Woman wearing brimmed hat, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 2) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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portrait reference
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portrait head and shoulder
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underpainting
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animal portrait
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men
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
This chromolithograph, part of the "Novelties" series of trading cards issued by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889, depicts a woman wearing a large, pink, brimmed hat. The card, measuring just 1 9/16 inches in diameter, is a fine example of the popular late-nineteenth century trend of using collectible cards to advertise tobacco products. The woman's portrait, likely a fictional character, is rendered in a highly stylized manner, with meticulous detail in the clothing and the delicate features of her face. The vivid colors and the overall composition contribute to a sense of charm and sentimentality, typical of trade cards of this period.
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