Sardine, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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fish
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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coloured pencil
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animal drawing portrait
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"Sardine" is a lithograph from the "Fish from American Waters" series, created in 1889 for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. The detailed illustration of the sardine, swimming with a light blue background, captures the fish's characteristics. These collectible cards, often referred to as "trade cards," were included in cigarette packs as a form of advertising and are now prized by collectors for their historical significance and artistic merit. This particular card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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