Saber, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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horse
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sword
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This chromolithograph, titled "Saber," is part of the *Arms of All Nations* series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887. The card depicts a soldier on horseback, wielding a saber, with the inscription "Allen & Ginter's Cigarettes Richmond, Virginia" at the bottom. This card is a fine example of 19th-century American lithography and showcases the artistic use of color and detail in depicting military subjects, as well as an example of advertising through collectible trading cards.
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