Jake Gaudaur, Oarsman, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, "Jake Gaudaur, Oarsman," from the Goodwin Champion series is a prime example of trade cards used for advertising. The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Jake Gaudaur, an oarsman, against a seascape. The depiction is lifelike and detailed, capturing the athlete's physique and expression, while the card's design reflects the typical aesthetic of late 19th-century advertising. This card, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the merging of art and commerce, highlighting the cultural significance of such trade cards in the late 19th century.