Miss Crouzet, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 1, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
#
drawing
#
light pencil work
#
wedding photograph
# print
#
pencil sketch
#
charcoal drawing
#
possibly oil pastel
#
charcoal art
#
pencil drawing
#
underpainting
#
men
#
charcoal
#
watercolor
"Miss Crouzet, from the Actresses series" is a cabinet card portrait produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of a promotional campaign for Sporting Extra Cigarettes. The card, which depicts Miss Crouzet in profile, is a prime example of the use of photography for advertising purposes in the late 19th century. The card, measuring only 2 3/4 × 1 5/8 in. (7 × 4.2 cm), is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.