White-Faced Black Spanish Hen, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1891

"White-Faced Bl. Spanish Hen" is a chromolithograph from the "Prize and Game Chickens" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1891 for their cigarette cards. The card depicts a hen, with a white face, red comb and wattles, and blue-grey feathers. The hen is illustrated standing on a brown, sandy ground, with grass in the background, set against a pale blue sky. The image is an example of naturalism, a style common in scientific illustrations, particularly popular in the late 19th century, where the artist aims to create a realistic depiction of the subject matter. This card and other similar "trade cards" were popular advertising mediums during the late 1800s, distributed with items like tobacco products. The card is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.