French, Market Girl of Paris, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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egg art
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caricature
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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men
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animal drawing portrait
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This 1890 chromolithograph from the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company's "Types of Nationalities" series depicts a "Market Girl of Paris" in a colorful, detailed style typical of the era. The young woman is shown wearing a blue kerchief and a red dress, a common attire for working-class women in 19th-century France. The card was likely distributed as a collectible for tobacco buyers, reflecting the popularity of such items in the late 19th century. The image is a snapshot of French fashion and societal roles of the time, offering a glimpse into the life of a Parisian market vendor.
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