Mlle. Darcelle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Mlle. Darcelle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

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portrait

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photo of handprinted image

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drawing

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toned paper

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print

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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framed image

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underpainting

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men

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Mlle. Darcelle," from the "Actors and Actresses" series is a late 19th-century monochrome print by W. Duke, Sons & Co., issued to promote Duke Cigarettes. The portrait, featuring a woman in a theatrical costume, exemplifies the popular trend of using celebrity endorsements in advertising. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the essence of theatrical performance through its detailed portrayal of the subject's attire and the artist's careful use of light and shadow, contributing to a sense of realism and immediacy. This small format print exemplifies the innovative use of visual media in commercial advertising during the late 19th century.

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