Favor, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
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drawing, print
child-oriented illustration
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quirky illustration
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childish illustration
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horse
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watercolour illustration
cartoon carciture
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"Favor," from the "World's Racers" series, is a chromolithograph card produced by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its tobacco and cigarette cards. This particular card features a detailed depiction of a thoroughbred racehorse in mid-leap, its rider perched atop. The vibrant colors and realistic rendering of the horse and jockey contribute to the card's visual appeal and offer a glimpse into the popular pastime of horse racing in late 19th-century America. The card's small size (3.8 x 7 cm) suggests its intended use as a collectible item, likely distributed with Allen & Ginter's cigarette products. The card's inclusion in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection speaks to its historical significance in the context of American popular culture and commercial art.
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