Crab, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This chromolithograph, "Crab," from the "Fish from American Waters" series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, depicts a detailed crab in a realistic style. Created in 1889, this small-format artwork is a prime example of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter to promote their cigarette brand. The intricate details and vivid colors bring the crab to life against a simple, textured background. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the use of chromolithography as a tool for commercial advertising and artistic representation in the late 19th century.