Steamship Burgundia, Fabre Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This 1887 chromolithograph, part of the "Ocean and River Steamers" series for Duke brand cigarettes, depicts the steamship "Burgundia" of the Fabre Line. The image shows a side view of the ship sailing on a choppy sea, with a stylized image of a woman in a large hat on the right. It is a colorful and detailed depiction of a steamship of the era, intended to promote the brand of cigarettes to a general audience. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details, typical of chromolithographs, creates a visually appealing and engaging image, making it an excellent example of a vintage cigarette card.