Eskimo, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands by Allen & Ginter

Eskimo, from the Natives in Costume series (N16), Teofani Issue, for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886 - 1900

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

print

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

underpainting

men

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This chromolithograph, part of the "Natives in Costume" series by Allen & Ginter, depicts an "Eskimo" in traditional attire. The card, produced between 1886 and 1900, showcases the individual standing on a snow-covered landscape holding a long staff. The vivid colors and detailed depiction highlight the cultural significance of clothing for Indigenous people. These trading cards, originally distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, are now highly sought-after collector's items. The artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.