Blackfish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Blackfish", from the *Fish from American Waters* series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, is a chromolithograph printed in 1889. This small-scale, highly detailed illustration showcases a blackfish, a type of fish native to American waters. The card is part of a larger set of trade cards issued by Allen & Ginter to promote their cigarette brand. The card’s realistic depiction of the fish and the simple background create a sense of depth and realism. The image is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.