Great White Heron, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Great White Heron" is a chromolithograph from the *Game Birds* series, part of the *Allen & Ginter Cigarettes* brand's trading cards. The artwork was created in 1889 and depicts a heron with a fish in its beak standing on a sandy shore against a blue sky. The card features a decorative border with a red ribbon and bow. The illustration uses a bright color palette and a detailed style, showcasing the heron's plumage and anatomical features. It is a good example of 19th-century chromolithographic techniques, particularly its use of bright colors and fine detail to capture the natural world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this particular card, which measures 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches.