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Hollyhock: Ambition, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75
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Hollyhock: Ambition, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75
Hollyhock: Ambition, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1892
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Hollyhock - Ambition - A Symbol of Victorian Industrial Progress
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. This vibrant color lithograph, titled "Hollyhock: Ambition" is part of the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) commissioned by the American Tobacco Company in 1892. Created by Donaldson Brothers, renowned for their exceptional lithography skills, this print showcases a stunning hollyhock flower against a backdrop of lush greenery. During the late 19th century in America, tobacco companies like Duke & Sons Co. played a significant role in shaping industrial progress. James Buchanan Duke, the visionary behind this company, aimed to capture the essence of ambition through his cigarette brand. The hollyhock flower was chosen as its symbol due to its towering height and determined growth. In Victorian society, flowers held deep symbolic meanings that conveyed emotions and ideas. The hollyhock represented ambition - an essential quality embraced during this era marked by rapid industrialization and economic growth. This exquisite print not only served as a collectible cigarette card but also reflected the aspirations and values associated with American industry at that time. Today, preserved within The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, this lithograph offers us a glimpse into America's past while celebrating nature's beauty and human endeavor. It serves as a reminder that even amidst commercial pursuits, art can elevate everyday objects into timeless pieces that tell stories about our history and culture.
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