Washington Irving, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, titled "Washington Irving," is part of the "Great Americans" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for their Duke brand cigarettes in 1888. The card features a portrait of the American author, known for his short stories like "Rip Van Winkle," against a background of a mountainous landscape. The image also includes a small figure of a man with a white beard walking with a staff, which could be a reference to Irving’s fictional character, Ichabod Crane. The card’s size is small, measuring 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches, reflecting its intended use as a collectible trading card. It is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.