Sardine, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

"Sardine" is a chromolithograph from the "Fish from American Waters" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1889. This small-format print depicts a sardine swimming in the ocean, with a lighthouse, a buoy, and a lantern in the background. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration are characteristic of the chromolithographic process and a prime example of the "trade card" genre, often distributed as promotional material for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes.