Always Riding, Yampah Ute, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "American Indian Chiefs" series, features a portrait of "Always Riding," a Yampah Ute Native American. The image, part of a set of cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, for their cigarette brands in 1888, presents a close-up view of the chief. He is depicted in traditional attire, with elaborate jewelry, feathers, and a beaded necklace. The use of bright colors and detailed textures in the chromolithographic process gives the card a striking realism, creating a visual record of Native American culture during this period.