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Moss Rose: Confession of Love, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers
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Moss Rose: Confession of Love, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers
Moss Rose: Confession of Love, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1892
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American Tobacco American Tobacco Company Collectible Commercial Color Lithograph Company American Tobacco Donaldson Brothers Donaldson Lithograph Co Donaldson Lithograph Company Duke Duke Cigarettes Duke James Buchanan Duke Sons And Co Duke Sons And Company Duke W Sons Co James Buchanan James Buchanan Duke Language Of Flowers Roses Sons And Co Tobacco Company W Duke Sons And Co W Duke Sons And Company W Duke Sons Co W Duke Sons Company Lithotint
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This vibrant and enchanting lithograph, titled "Moss Rose: Confession of Love" is a captivating piece from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers. Created in 1892 by Donaldson Brothers for Duke brand cigarettes, this print showcases the exquisite beauty of a moss rose flower while conveying the universal language of love. The delicate pink petals of the moss rose bloom gracefully against a backdrop of lush green foliage, capturing nature's allure with remarkable precision. The intricate details and vivid colors bring to life the essence of this Victorian-era floral masterpiece. As part of an advertising campaign for Duke cigarettes, this artwork reflects both industrial progress and artistic finesse that defined America in the late 19th century. It symbolizes not only the growing tobacco industry but also represents James Buchanan Duke's legacy as he transformed W. Duke Sons & Co into one of America's largest tobacco companies. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this lithograph serves as a testament to American ingenuity and creativity during that era. Its collectible cigarette card format adds nostalgia to its historical significance. Through Moss Rose: Confession of Love, viewers are transported back in time to experience the charm and elegance associated with Victorian aesthetics. This print celebrates not only nature's beauty but also speaks volumes about human emotions - reminding us that even amidst commercial endeavors, expressions like love remain timeless and universally understood.
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