J. M. Balmaceda, President of Chili, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

J. M. Balmaceda, President of Chili, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

ink paper printed

print

handmade artwork painting

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

arm

This colorful lithograph, "J. M. Balmaceda, President of Chili," was created in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as part of their "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series, likely to be included in cigarette packs as a collectible trading card. The artwork depicts the coat of arms of Chile, featuring a shield with a red and blue background and a five-pointed gold star. It's framed by a serpentine design and surrounded by stylized floral motifs. This is a valuable example of late 19th-century commercial ephemera, showcasing both the national heraldry of Chile and the advertising practices of the prominent tobacco company, W. Duke, Sons & Co.