U.S. Sloop Atlanta, from the Naval Vessels of the World series (N226) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

U.S. Sloop Atlanta, from the Naval Vessels of the World series (N226) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

ship

print

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

naive art

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

This 1889 chromolithograph, part of the *Naval Vessels of the World* series by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicts the U.S. Sloop Atlanta. The detailed illustration shows the ship sailing on a calm sea with its sails billowing in the wind. The artist's use of vibrant colors and meticulous detail brings the vessel to life, showcasing its impressive size and design. This card, intended as a collectible for the company's tobacco products, captures the historical significance of the Atlanta and its role in the U.S. Navy.