The Venus of Milo, from the Magic Changing Cards series (N223) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

The Venus of Milo, from the Magic Changing Cards series (N223) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company 1889

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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pencil drawing

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coffee painting

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pencil work

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"The Venus of Milo" is a brown and white, printed card from the *Magic Changing Cards* series issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. This card features a simple line drawing depicting the famed statue of Venus, a Greek goddess, standing with her arm resting on a pillar. The card itself is small, measuring only 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches, and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This artwork, "The Venus of Milo", is part of a series of collectible cards that were popular in the late 19th century and aimed to educate the public about art and history. The cards were often included in packs of cigarettes, and many were inspired by famous sculptures and paintings.

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