Alois Senefelder, printer's sample for the World's Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, produced by Allen & Ginter for their World's Inventors souvenir album, features Alois Senefelder, the inventor of lithography. It's a portrait of Senefelder, a highly realistic depiction that captures his likeness through a detailed rendering of his features and facial expressions. The image was created as a trade card, likely given out with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, to promote their brand and educate consumers about prominent inventors.