Pipe Fish, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes by Knapp & Company

Pipe Fish, from the series Fishers and Fish (N74) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

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drawing, lithograph, print

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drawing

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fish

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lithograph

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print

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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men

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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portrait art

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watercolor

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fine art portrait

"Pipe Fish" is a colorful lithograph from the "Fishers and Fish" series created by Knapp & Company in 1888 for Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts a humorous image of a woman with an oversized head holding a pipefish and a fishing rod. The lithograph is a prime example of trade cards, which were widely used in the late 19th century as a form of advertising. This card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, showcasing the artistic and cultural value of these historical objects.

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