Carrier Pigeon, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, titled "Carrier Pigeon," is part of the "Birds of America" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a realistic depiction of a carrier pigeon, highlighting its distinctive red eyes and pink feet. The vibrant colors and detailed rendering of the bird against a simple background make it a charming and collectible example of 19th-century printmaking and commercial art.