Full Dress, Captain General, Spain, 1886, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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imaginative character sketch
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childish illustration
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traditional media
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caricature
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personal sketchbook
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon style
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
"Full Dress, Captain General, Spain, 1886" is a colorful lithograph from the "Military Series" issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card depicts a Spanish Captain General in full dress uniform, showcasing the intricate details of his attire, including his ornate sash, medals, and tall feathered hat. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the use of trade cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century, often featuring detailed illustrations of historical figures and military uniforms.
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