Newfoundland, from the Dogs of the World series for Old Judge Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (3.8 x 7.1 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.214.163.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Newfoundland, from the Dogs of the World series for Old Judge Cigarettes** This charming chromolithograph captures the majestic Newfoundland dog, a beloved breed known for its gentle giant stature and heroic water rescue history. Produced by Goodwin & Company in 1890 as part of their "Dogs of the World" series, it served as a collectible insert in Old Judge Cigarette packs. At just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches, its diminutive size belies its vibrant appeal, showcasing the dog's thick, wavy coat and expressive face in vivid colors typical of the era's commercial printing. Chromolithography, the m...
About the Artist
Goodwin & Company · 1850–1950
**Goodwin & Company (ca. 1850–1950)** Goodwin & Company, originally established as E. Goodwin and Brother before the American Civil War, emerged as a prominent New York City-based tobacco manufacturer in the mid-19th century. Operating from the bustling heart of Manhattan, the firm built its reputation on popular cigarette brands such as Gypsy Queen and, most notably, Old Judge, which became syno...