Mlle. Bonfanti, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This carte-de-visite, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features a portrait of Mlle. Bonfanti, a dancer in a graceful pose. The photograph, produced by Goodwin & Company in New York City between 1886 and 1890, captures the elegance and artistry of 19th-century stage performance. The image showcases the performer’s costume and posture, providing a glimpse into the world of theater and the popularity of cigarette cards as a collectible.
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