Sweet William (Dianthus barbutas), from the Flowers series for Old Judge Cigarettes 1890

"Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)" is a chromolithograph print from the "Flowers" series created by Goodwin & Company in 1890. The print depicts a close-up view of a Sweet William flower, a type of carnation, with its distinctive red and white petals. The artist uses detailed lines and bright colors to capture the delicate beauty of the flower, showcasing its intricate details against a gold background. The print was originally part of a set of trading cards distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes, highlighting a popular Victorian-era trend of collecting botanical illustrations. Today, the print is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.