Giraffe, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Giraffe, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

water colours

print

handmade artwork painting

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

This chromolithograph, "Giraffe," from the "Quadrupeds" series, was created by Allen & Ginter in 1890 as a trade card for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes. The image depicts a giraffe reaching up to eat leaves from a tree, showcasing its distinctive long neck and spotted coat. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of late 19th-century printmaking, featuring vibrant colors and detailed illustrations, which were popular for collecting and displaying.