Elephant, from the Quadrupeds series (N21) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, part of the "Quadrupeds" series, depicts an elephant wading through a river. Printed in 1890 by Allen & Ginter, the creators of the famous "Cigarette Cards," this piece is a fine example of 19th-century naturalism. The detailed depiction of the elephant’s features and the colorful background create a realistic representation of the animal in its natural habitat. This piece, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the captivating imagery that adorned tobacco cards during this era.