A Taking Man, from the Jokes series (N87) for Duke brand cigarettes 1890
wdukesonsco
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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pasteup
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water colours
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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spray can art
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"A Taking Man" is a humorous trade card from the "Jokes" series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890 to promote Duke brand cigarettes. This colorful lithograph depicts a man in a stylish outfit holding a large camera, a humorous take on the popular trend of photography in the late 19th century. The trade card is a prime example of the use of humor and popular culture in advertising, and its small size, measuring 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches, reflects its intended purpose as a collectible item for consumers. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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