O'er an Oar, from the Jokes series (N87) for Duke brand cigarettes 1890

"O'er an Oar," part of the *Jokes* series for Duke brand cigarettes, is a humorous illustration from 1890 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The artwork depicts a man in a rowboat who has fallen backwards into the water, his feet still lodged in the oarlocks. The man's comical expression and the scene's vibrant colors make it a quintessential example of late 19th-century humor. This collectible card was likely distributed as part of a promotional campaign for Duke cigarettes and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This charming illustration captures the lighthearted spirit of the era and showcases the artistic skill employed in advertising at the time.