Great Grey Kangaroo, from the Animals of the World series (T180), issued by Abdul Cigarettes 1881

This chromolithograph, "Great Grey Kangaroo," was created in 1881 by Abdul Cigarettes as part of their "Animals of the World" series. The image depicts a grey kangaroo standing on sandy ground with its tail curled behind its legs. The kangaroo's fur is detailed, showing a range of browns and greys, and the background suggests a natural Australian habitat with tall grasses and a blurred, sky-like background. This small, charming print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is an example of the illustrative style common in cigarette cards of the late 19th century.