Horned Owl, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Horned Owl" is a chromolithograph from the "Birds of America" series, created in 1888 by Allen & Ginter, a company known for producing cigarette cards. The card features a detailed depiction of a horned owl perched on a branch, with a crescent moon and clouds in the background. This small-format print, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in., showcases the intricate detail and vibrant color characteristic of chromolithography, making it a fascinating example of late 19th-century printmaking and natural history illustration. Today, the card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, a testament to its enduring artistic and historical significance.