Coaching Horn and French Horn, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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19th century
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This colorful trade card, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888, features two figures representing the "Coaching Horn" and "French Horn." The card is part of the "Musical Instruments" series produced by the company to advertise their "Honest Long Cut Tobacco." The artwork utilizes a striking color palette, depicting a woman in green holding a coaching horn and a woman in red holding a French horn. The image emphasizes the visual appeal of the instruments and the potential association with music and leisure, likely intended to attract a broader audience.
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