Moonflower (Ipomoea Bona Nox), from the Flowers series for Old Judge Cigarettes 1890
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
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"Moonflower (Ipomoea Bona Nox)" is a chromolithograph from the *Flowers* series for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company, printed in 1890. This small-scale print depicts a white moonflower with its yellow center against a backdrop of blue, green, and yellow tones representing the night sky. The image uses vibrant colors to create a realistic depiction of the flower and its nocturnal environment. The card is a prime example of the *trade card* genre which were used to promote products and, in this case, Old Judge Cigarettes. This card was once part of a large collection, and it is now preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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