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Odalisque, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
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Odalisque, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
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Allen And Allen And Ginter Allen Ginter Concubine Earring Earrings Ginter Ginter Allen Hookah Huqqa Huqqa Pipe National Costume National Dress Odalisque Pipe Stereotype Stereotypical Stereotyping Tarboosh Tobacco Company Tobacco Pipe Trade Card Water Pipe Parody Satirical
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This lithograph, titled "Odalisque, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888" takes us back to the vibrant era of late 19th-century America. Created by Allen & Ginter, a renowned tobacco company of that time, this artwork showcases their innovative trade card featuring a woman in an exotic setting. The image portrays a stunning female figure dressed in a mesmerizing national costume. Her attire includes intricate jewelry and earrings that beautifully complement her elegant dress. Adorning her head is a fez or tarboosh, adding an air of mystery to her allure. In one hand she holds a huqqa pipe while gracefully reclining on sumptuous cushions. This lithograph playfully combines elements of satire and parody as it pokes fun at societal stereotypes prevalent during the Victorian era. The portrayal of the odalisque—a concubine often associated with sensuality—is cleverly juxtaposed with the act of smoking cigarettes. It challenges traditional notions by merging cultural references with commercial imagery. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met), this print serves as both art and historical artifact—representing not only the artistic style popular during that period but also reflecting upon American society's fascination with smoking culture. Through its vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail, this lithograph transports us into another time—an era where cigarette cards were cherished collectibles and where art intertwined seamlessly with commerce.
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