Silver-Pencilled Hamburgh, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1891

This colorful lithograph, "Silver-Pencilled Hamburgh," is part of the "Prize and Game Chickens" series by Allen & Ginter, created in 1891 as a collectible set for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The artwork depicts a silver-penciled Hamburgh rooster in a realistic style, showcasing its distinctive plumage and elegant posture. This artwork is a prime example of the trend in the late 19th century to incorporate natural history subjects in advertising and collectibles. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.