Saxony, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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childish illustration
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water colours
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green and blue tone
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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horse
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Saxony," a lithograph from the "World's Racers" series, depicts a thoroughbred racehorse, "Saxony", with a jockey on its back, standing in a grassy field. The card was created in 1888 as a collectible for Allen & Ginter cigarettes, making this a prime example of trade cards. It's a colorful depiction, with details such as the jockey's clothing and the horse's anatomy, making it a compelling example of 19th-century American graphic arts. It is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
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