Scotland, from the Natives in Costume series (N16) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, coloured-pencil, lithograph, print
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portrait
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drawing
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coloured-pencil
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lithograph
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impressionism
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caricature
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caricature
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coloured pencil
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folk-art
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orientalism
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japonisme
"Scotland, from the Natives in Costume series" is a trade card created by Allen & Ginter in 1886 as an advertisement for their brand of cigarettes. It features a figure wearing traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt and a feather bonnet, playing a bagpipe. These cards were popular collectibles in the late 19th century, and this example is a good representation of the stereotypical portrayal of Scottish people in popular culture during this period. The bright colors and simple composition of the card, typical of trade card art, make it an interesting historical artifact.
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