Kangaroo, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, part of the "Quadrupeds" series, features a detailed depiction of a kangaroo. Created by Allen & Ginter, a prominent cigarette company, in 1890, the card served as a collectible advertisement for their "Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes." The image showcases the kangaroo in its natural habitat, with a landscape background, highlighting the animal's unique physical characteristics and emphasizing the diverse flora and fauna of the world. This card is a valuable artifact of both the history of naturalism in art and the advertising practices of the 19th century.