Francis Lolonois, Death of Lolonois, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1886 - 1891
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toned paper
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water colours
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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men
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Francis Lolonois, Death of Lolonois" is a lithograph from the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards. Created between 1886 and 1891, this card depicts the infamous French pirate Francis Lolonois, known for his brutality and violence. The left side features Lolonois's portrait, while the right depicts his death at the hands of indigenous people, showing him captured and being attacked with spears. This piece is a testament to the fascination with pirates in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the historical narratives surrounding these figures.
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