Miss Jarbeau, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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coffee painting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Miss Jarbeau, from the Actresses series" is a cabinet card photograph by William S. Kimball & Co., produced in 1889. The image features a woman standing in a theatrical pose, possibly a stage actress, holding a staff or prop. This photograph, part of a series of cards, was likely distributed as a promotional piece for Jarbeau Cigarettes. The image captures the popular genre of theatrical portraiture, common in the late 19th century, and offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment of the time.
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