Sun and Moon, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This chromolithograph, Sun and Moon, was created by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The composition centres on a figure who holds a staff, perhaps representative of a lunar crescent. Visually, the figure's attire, rendered in warm yellows and punctuated with patterns, contrasts with the cool blues of the staff and footwear. The clothing drapes and moves with the figure, conveying a sense of motion through implied lines. The use of texture is notable; the fabric's intricate designs suggest a depth that belies the print's flat surface. The interplay of light and shadow gives form to her figure, while the dark staff anchors the composition, creating a balance between static form and fluid movement. The print, like many from its time, invites us to consider how it reflects and refracts notions of cultural identity and representation.