Llama, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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animal
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This chromolithograph, titled "Llama," from the "Quadrupeds" series by Allen & Ginter, was printed in 1890 as a trade card for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The image depicts a llama standing in a mountain landscape, alongside a native American figure. The vivid colors and detailed illustration showcase the popular natural history and animal imagery of the late 19th century. The card is a collectible example of early American advertising and the burgeoning field of naturalism in art.
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