Buttercups (Ranunculus bulbosus), from the Flowers series for Old Judge Cigarettes 1890

"Buttercups (Ranunculus bulbosus)" is a chromolithograph from the "Flowers" series created by Goodwin & Company in 1890 for Old Judge Cigarettes. The artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases a cluster of bright yellow buttercups against a brown and blue background, exemplifying the intricate detail and vibrant colors characteristic of chromolithography. This series was popular in the late 19th century, using botanical illustrations to advertise tobacco products.