Patagonia, from the Natives in Costume series (N16) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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yellowing background
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caricature
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This 1886 chromolithograph, titled "Patagonia," is part of the "Natives in Costume" series produced by Allen & Ginter as trade cards for their brand of cigarettes. It portrays a native Patagonian individual, depicted in a colorful and detailed manner, wearing traditional clothing and holding a bola. The card's small size, measuring only 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, highlights its intended function as a collectible item for tobacco consumers. Today, the card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into the historical portrayal of indigenous cultures through the lens of 19th-century American advertising.
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