Yak, from the Wild Animals of the World series (N25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This chromolithograph depicts a yak, a long-haired bovine native to the Himalayas. It is one of 50 cards in the "Wild Animals of the World" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888, known for their collectible cigarette cards. The artwork, featuring a close-up view of the yak's head, showcases a detailed rendering of its fur and horns against a simple background of grass and mountains, capturing a sense of the animal's wildness. It was created as part of a marketing campaign to promote Allen & Ginter's cigarettes, offering a glimpse into the natural world for collectors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card among its collection of American art.