Java, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Java, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

drawing, print

drawing

print

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

underpainting

men

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Java" is a trade card from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series created by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The card features a stylized image of a woman in traditional Javanese attire, with a background depicting a scene from Java. The colorful illustration highlights the vibrant culture of Java, offering a glimpse into the world of dance and fashion. This card is a prime example of the chromolithographic printing process popular in the late 19th century and exemplifies the fascination with exotic cultures that permeated Victorian society.