A. Hoen Annie Oakley Advertising Print
24.5 x 29 inches. This color chromolithograph advertisement for Buffalo Bill's Wild West features the sharpshooter Annie Oakley. The central image depicts Oakley in a tan shooting dress with a pleated skirt and a wide-brimmed hat, her chest adorned with numerous gold medals. She stands holding a lever-action rifle by her side. Flanking her are three vignettes of her performing shooting feats, including shooting from a kneeling position and aiming at targets thrown into the air. The top of the print features text in red and blue lettering reading BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST and CONGRESS, ROUGH RIDERS OF THE WORLD. The bottom text reads MISS ANNIE OAKLEY, THE PEERLESS LADY WING-SHOT. A small printed publisher's mark is visible in the lower right corner of the print field reading A. Hoen & Co. Baltimore, U.S.A. The print is set within a deep-profile gilt gesso frame featuring an inner border with a honeycomb texture and outer foliate scroll motifs. The verso reveals a dark-stained wood frame with a modern cardboard backing secured by tape and staples, equipped with a wire hanger.
[ translate ]24.5 x 29 inches. This color chromolithograph advertisement for Buffalo Bill's Wild West features the sharpshooter Annie Oakley. The central image depicts Oakley in a tan shooting dress with a pleated skirt and a wide-brimmed hat, her chest adorned with numerous gold medals. She stands holding a lever-action rifle by her side. Flanking her are three vignettes of her performing shooting feats, including shooting from a kneeling position and aiming at targets thrown into the air. The top of the print features text in red and blue lettering reading BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST and CONGRESS, ROUGH RIDERS OF THE WORLD. The bottom text reads MISS ANNIE OAKLEY, THE PEERLESS LADY WING-SHOT. A small printed publisher's mark is visible in the lower right corner of the print field reading A. Hoen & Co. Baltimore, U.S.A. The print is set within a deep-profile gilt gesso frame featuring an inner border with a honeycomb texture and outer foliate scroll motifs. The verso reveals a dark-stained wood frame with a modern cardboard backing secured by tape and staples, equipped with a wire hanger.
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