Japan, from the Types of All Nations series (N24) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

This chromolithograph, titled "Japan," is part of the "Types of All Nations" series created by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards in 1889. The card features a portrait of a Japanese woman, emphasizing her traditional attire and the "exotic" aspects of Japanese culture that were popular in the West at the time. The woman is depicted in a colorful kimono with an elaborate hairstyle and accessories, holding a fan. The card is a prime example of the "Orientalist" trend in art, which often portrayed non-Western cultures in a romanticized and idealized way. This artwork, along with other cards from the "Types of All Nations" series, is a valuable historical document that reveals the popular fascination with different cultures in the late 19th century.