Alexandrine Ring Parakeet, from Birds of the Tropics series (N38) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1889

This chromolithograph print, titled "Alexandrine Ring Parakeet", is a part of the "Birds of the Tropics" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their brand of cigarettes. This series of cards, of which this is card N38, were often given away with packs of cigarettes, and depicted various species of exotic birds. The colorful print shows a vibrant Alexandrine parakeet perched on a branch with a lush tropical background. The print was originally created for a commercial purpose, but is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.