Zebra, from the Quadrupeds series (N21) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

"Zebra," from the "Quadrupeds" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890, depicts a zebra in a dynamic pose, its striped body contorted as if in mid-stride. The lithograph's vibrant colors and detailed rendering capture the animal's distinctive markings, and the background suggests a grassy savanna. This collectible, measuring just 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. These cards, originally distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, offered a glimpse into the natural world for late-19th-century consumers.