Standard Bearer, Spain, 1853, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of a series of trade cards promoting Sweet Caporal cigarettes, depicts a Spanish standard bearer in full uniform from the 1850s. The artwork, produced in 1888, features a meticulously detailed rendering of the soldier, showcasing his ornate uniform, regimental flag, and weaponry. The vibrant colors and striking pose capture the grandeur of 19th-century military attire. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artistic style of trade cards common during the late 19th century.