Bighorn, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Bighorn, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

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aged paper

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water colours

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handmade artwork painting

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

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warm toned green

This 1890 chromolithograph, titled "Bighorn" from the "Quadrupeds" series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, depicts a bighorn sheep standing on a rocky mountain ledge, its impressive horns curving majestically. The image is likely from a set of trading cards that were given away with packs of cigarettes, a common practice in the late 19th century. The image features the Allen & Ginter logo in the lower left, indicating its intended use as a marketing tool. The graphic, colorful style of the artwork is typical of the "trade card" genre, aiming to capture the attention of potential customers.

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