Cossack, from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Cossack" is a chromolithograph from the "World's Smokers" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1888. The card depicts a Cossack soldier, a member of a group of people historically known for their equestrian skills and military prowess. The artwork is a part of a larger set of trading cards issued by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, to promote their cigarettes. The card features a detailed portrait of the Cossack, showcasing the traditional green uniform with red accents and a distinctive cap. The artwork is a vivid example of 19th-century chromolithography, a printing process that used multiple colors to create detailed and realistic images. "Cossack" is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.