Hanover, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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childish illustration
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caricature
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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horse
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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watercolor
"Hanover," from the "World's Racers" series of trade cards, depicts a jockey astride a racehorse in full gallop, likely in a race. The lithograph, a chromolithographic print, was produced in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its tobacco products. These trade cards were included in packs of cigarettes as a form of marketing in the late 19th century. The illustration's vibrant colors, detailed portrayal of the horse and jockey, and inscription at the bottom identifying the racehorse contribute to its dynamic depiction of the sport. "Hanover" is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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