Infantry, France, 1853, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888, depicts a French infantryman from 1853. Part of a series promoting Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, this card is a colorful and detailed portrayal of a soldier in his uniform, holding a musket and wearing a backpack. The design uses a combination of lithographic printing techniques and bright colors to create a realistic representation of the soldier in his historical context. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into 19th-century military fashion and provides a visual window into the history of the French army.