Apteryx, from Birds of the Tropics series (N38) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

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

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

water colours

print

bird

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

warm toned green

This colorful lithograph, "Apteryx," is part of the "Birds of the Tropics" series created by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their cigarette cards. The image features a realistic depiction of a kiwi, a flightless bird native to New Zealand, against a backdrop of a tropical landscape. The card’s bright colors and detailed rendering of the kiwi highlight the beauty of this unique bird, making it a popular collectible for bird enthusiasts and admirers of natural history.