War Dance, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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tile art
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coloured pencil
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naive art
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"War Dance" is a chromolithograph from the "National Dances" series issued by the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1889. The artwork depicts a Native American man in full regalia, performing a traditional war dance. The vivid colors and detailed depiction of the dancer's movements create a sense of dynamism and energy. This card is a prime example of the late 19th-century trend of using trading cards to promote tobacco products, while also capturing and commercializing images of Native American culture. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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