Hungary, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands by Allen & Ginter

Hungary, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1890

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

decorative element

egg art

yellowing background

print

wood background

handmade artwork painting

tile art

watercolour illustration

watercolor

arm

This chromolithograph, "Hungary," from the "Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10)" set was issued by Allen & Ginter in 1890. This card depicts the national flag of Hungary as well as its coat of arms. The card features the iconic red, white and green tricolor, with the coat of arms in the bottom center. This artwork was produced for Allen & Ginter, a cigarette company, to be distributed in their cigarette packs. The card is now held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.