Grace Lebey, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Grace Lebey, from the Actresses series" is a trade card from 1890, produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image depicts a posed portrait of Grace Lebey, a popular actress of the time, in a glamorous outfit. The trade card's simple composition and sepia tone are characteristic of the late 19th century, showcasing the emerging popularity of photographic portraiture and the commercialization of celebrity culture. This artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.