Yachting Girl, from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7, Type 6), issued by Turkish Trophies Cigarettes 1913
hamiltonking
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
#
drawing
#
imaginative character sketch
#
fine art illustration
#
childish illustration
# print
#
fantasy illustration
#
caricature
#
personal sketchbook
#
men
#
watercolour illustration
#
cartoon style
#
cartoon carciture
#
watercolor
#
profile
"Yachting Girl" is a 1913 illustration by Hamilton King from his popular "Hamilton King Girls" series. The image features a woman in a white dress and red scarf, steering a yacht with a confident pose. It was originally produced as a trade card for Turkish Trophies Cigarettes and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. King's work captured the fashion and leisure activities of the Edwardian era, using delicate lines and a pastel color palette. His illustrations were widely reproduced and are notable for their elegant depictions of fashionable women.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.