Stuyvesant, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Stuyvesant" is a chromolithograph from the "World's Racers" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888 as a collectible trading card for their cigarette brand. The image features a jockey mounted on a chestnut thoroughbred in full stride, capturing the thrill and dynamism of horse racing. This card, like others in the series, is a testament to the popularity of this sport during the late 19th century and the use of collectible cards as a marketing strategy by tobacco companies. The bright colors and detailed depiction of the horse and rider are typical of the style of chromolithography, a printing technique widely used for commercial and artistic purposes in the late 19th century. "Stuyvesant" is a unique example of this era's social and commercial trends and is a reminder of the historical connection between sport, advertising and artistic printmaking.