Queen Regent of Spain, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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yellowing
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bold yellow colours
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aged paper
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egg art
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yellowing background
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coffee painting
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yellow element
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golden font
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yellow accent
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watercolor
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arm
This chromolithograph, part of the *World's Sovereigns* series, depicts Queen Regent of Spain. It was created by Allen & Ginter in 1889 as a trade card for their Richmond, Virginia cigarette brand. The artwork features a portrait of the queen in a jeweled crown, surrounded by a decorative border with her coat of arms. This card, like many of the series, provides a glimpse into the popular culture of late 19th-century America.
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