Nightingale, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Nightingale, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

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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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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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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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