Red Cloud, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "American Indian Chiefs" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards, depicts Red Cloud, a prominent leader of the Oglala Lakota tribe. The card, printed in 1888, features Red Cloud in a close-up portrait on the left, while the right side showcases a spear, a pipe, and other Lakota artifacts. The detailed image offers viewers a glimpse into the culture and traditions of Native Americans in the late 19th century. This piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.