Wary, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Wary" is a lithograph from the "The World's Racers" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1888 for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The image depicts a chestnut racehorse with a jockey in a blue jacket and yellow cap, galloping across a field. The image is a simple, yet visually striking, representation of the sport of horse racing, capturing the energy and movement of the horse and jockey. The card itself is small, measuring only 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches, and was likely distributed as a collectible to promote Allen & Ginter's cigarettes. Today, "Wary" is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.