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

"Catfish" is a lithograph from the "Fish from American Waters" series created in 1889 by Allen & Ginter as a collectible card for their cigarette brand. The image depicts a catfish swimming in a river, while two young boys are fishing on a wooden pier in the background. This charming illustration, characteristic of the late-19th century, is a classic example of the collectible trading cards issued by tobacco companies as promotional items, often featuring nature-related themes. This particular card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.