Lotus, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1891

This chromolithograph, titled "Lotus," was created in 1891 by the tobacco company Allen & Ginter as part of their "Fruits" series of collectible cards. The image depicts a young woman in a white dress playing a lute while standing in front of a lotus plant. The woman is dressed in Egyptian-inspired clothing and the card's design showcases a vibrant palette of colors, typical of the late 19th-century chromolithographic printing. This card was originally given away with packs of cigarettes, highlighting the company's clever marketing strategy. Today, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.