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

This 1890 chromolithograph from the "Quadrupeds" series by Allen & Ginter depicts an orangutan sitting on a branch. The card, originally intended as a trade card for Allen & Ginter cigarettes, features a detailed illustration of the orangutan and its jungle environment. This example of the "trade card" genre was intended to educate the public about natural history in a way that appealed to a wide audience. The image is striking in its detail, showcasing the orangutan's fur, the lush foliage of the jungle, and the nuts that are typical of this primate's diet.