Plantation, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Plantation, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

drawing, print

drawing

print

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

men

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

profile

"Plantation" is a chromolithograph trading card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's "National Dances" series, issued in 1889. The card depicts a woman in a colorful, striped dress, likely portraying a popular dance from the period. The card's design features vibrant colors and a detailed depiction of the woman's clothing and accessories, characteristic of the chromolithographic printing style of the late 19th century. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, providing insights into the cultural trends and popular entertainment of the time.