Livorno, Italy, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
This colorful lithograph, part of the "Surf Beauties" series, depicts a woman wading in the sea at Livorno, Italy. Created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889, the artwork is a prime example of the trade cards popularized during the late 19th century. The woman, dressed in a bathing suit and a bonnet, exemplifies the fashionable attire of the era. The card's bright colors and intricate details highlight the beauty of the Italian coastline, making it a captivating piece for collectors of ephemera and art enthusiasts.
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