Speckled Trout, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"Speckled Trout" is a chromolithograph from the "Fishers and Fish (N74)" series of trade cards, created by Knapp & Company in 1888 for Duke brand cigarettes. This colorful illustration depicts a speckled trout leaping from the water, its scales and fins rendered with meticulous detail. The card exemplifies the popular trend of using nature-themed imagery for advertising in the late 19th century. The use of vibrant colors and precise detail made these cards attractive to collectors, while also promoting the Duke brand of cigarettes. This particular card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.