De Wolf Hopper and Della Fox, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

De Wolf Hopper and Della Fox, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

drawing, print

portrait

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

water colours

print

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

men

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"De Wolf Hopper and Della Fox, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8)" is a card from a set of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891 to advertise Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of the actors De Wolf Hopper and Della Fox. Hopper and Fox were popular performers of the late 19th Century, known for their performances in light opera and comedic roles. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.