Tri-colored Cockatoo, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Tri-colored Cockatoo" is a chromolithograph from the "Birds of the Tropics" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their cigarette brand. The artwork depicts a cockatoo perched on a branch with palm trees in the background. The bird is rendered in a detailed and colorful manner, showcasing the species' distinctive tri-colored plumage, with shades of white, yellow and red. The artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. These cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, and their artistic quality contributed to the development of the collectible card market.