Ada Rehan, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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coloured pencil
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men
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Ada Rehan, from the Actresses series" is a black and white photograph by William S. Kimball & Company. The image depicts the famous actress Ada Rehan, a prominent figure in 19th-century American theater, in a theatrical pose, possibly from a play or a performance. This card, one of a series issued by William S. Kimball & Co., is an example of a type of collectible known as trade cards that were popular in the late 19th century. This particular card is a striking example of the genre, showcasing Rehan's elegance and charisma, and can be viewed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.
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