Horseman, Greece, B.C., from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, part of the "Military Series" by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicts a Greek horseman. The card was created to promote the company's Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, a popular brand of the late 19th century. The figure is depicted in vivid detail, wearing a helmet with horns, a blue cloak, and a red skirt. The card exemplifies the use of trade cards as a promotional tool, combining the imagery of ancient history with advertising for contemporary goods. This piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.