Catherine II, Russia, from Leaders series (N222) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Catherine II, Russia, from Leaders series (N222) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888

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drawing, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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water colours

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antique

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print

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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men

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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botanical art

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watercolor

This is a chromolithograph from a set of trading cards titled "Leaders" produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. This card depicts Catherine II of Russia, wearing an ornate crown and jeweled collar. The artwork, using a stylized background of blue and white, is an example of the popular genre of collectible cards that were included in tobacco products during the 19th century. The image, measuring 7 × 3.7 cm, is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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