Mlle. Raschel, 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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men
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Mlle. Raschel, from the Actresses series" is a carte-de-visite photograph created by William S. Kimball & Company in 1889. This type of photograph was popular in the 19th century and was used to promote actresses and other famous people. The image shows Mlle. Raschel, likely an actress of the time, reclining in a theatrical pose. The photograph is a great example of how portraiture was used to create a persona and promote individuals in the late 19th century. It serves as a glimpse into the world of theater and celebrity culture during this period.
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