Nightingale, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890
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drawing, print
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drawing
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water colours
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bird
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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fluid art
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acrylic on canvas
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This chromolithograph, "Nightingale," is part of the *Song Birds of the World* series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890. The series was included in packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes, a common practice for collectible cards of the era. The image features a detailed depiction of a nightingale perched on a branch, rendered in a realistic style with vibrant colors. This card is an example of naturalist illustration, a genre that gained popularity during the Victorian era.
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