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

Globe 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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egg art

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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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coloured pencil

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naive art

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men

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Globe Fish" is a trade card from the *Fishers and Fish* series produced in 1888 by Knapp & Company for Duke brand cigarettes. This chromolithograph features a young woman with an oversized head, holding a fishing rod and a globe fish. The card is part of the "trade card" genre, which were widely used in the late 19th century as a form of advertising. This example demonstrates the use of humor and caricature, common features of trade cards. The card showcases the artistic style of the time, with bright colors and detailed illustrations. This card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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