Captain Condent, Shooting the Indian, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1886 - 1891

"Captain Condent, Shooting the Indian" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. Printed between 1886 and 1891, the card depicts Captain Condent, a notorious pirate, in the act of shooting an Indigenous person. The card's imagery reflects the romanticized and sensationalized narratives about pirates popular during the 19th century, though it also reflects the historical violence inflicted upon Indigenous populations during this period. This card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artistry of chromolithography and the lasting impact of trading cards as a form of popular culture.