Tunis, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1890
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drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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egg art
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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watercolor
This chromolithograph card, titled "Tunis" from the "Flags of All Nations" series by Allen & Ginter, depicts the flag of Tunisia flying against a desert landscape. The flag is rendered in vivid red, with a white circle containing a red star at its center. The scene includes figures riding camels, adding a touch of local color to the image. The card, printed in 1890, was part of a set of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, to promote their cigarettes. The cards were popular collectibles and offered a glimpse into the world of flags and national identities of the time.
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