Remora, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888
knappcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, lithograph, print
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gouache
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drawing
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fish
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lithograph
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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men
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"Remora" is a chromolithograph from the *Fishers and Fish* series of trade cards, produced by Knapp & Company in 1888 for Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a young woman with an oversized head in a woodland setting, holding a fishing rod and a large fish. This whimsical and humorous illustration, characteristic of the genre, likely targeted a general audience and may have been intended to promote the brand's association with leisure and recreation. The card’s vibrant colors and detailed imagery make it a notable example of 19th-century American commercial art.
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