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

This chromolithograph, "Puma," was created by Allen & Ginter in 1890 as part of their "Quadrupeds" series of trading cards. The cards were included in packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The image depicts a puma in a natural setting with a backdrop of trees and foliage. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the detailed style of natural history illustration popular in the late 19th century, capturing the puma's form with accuracy and artistic flair. These small, collectible cards were an early form of wildlife education and offered a glimpse into the natural world for collectors.