Mango, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1891

This small card titled "Mango" from the Fruits series was created by Allen & Ginter, featuring a lithograph. At first glance, the eye is drawn to the young girl, who is holding a mango to her lips, standing next to a table filled with mangoes. The composition of the card is carefully structured. The girl, slightly off-center, is balanced by the table on the right. The cool greens and blues in the background and around the girl's waist are juxtaposed with the warm yellows and oranges of the mangoes, creating a visual tension that enlivens the scene. The use of lithography allows for a soft, almost dreamlike quality. The colors are muted, and the lines are delicate, giving the card a sense of nostalgia. The artist's choice to focus on the interplay between these elements elevates the card beyond its commercial purpose, inviting us to consider the deeper structural relationships at play. These create a rich and engaging visual experience that transcends its historical context.