Plumed Partridge, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Plumed Partridge, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 - 1890

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

pastel soft colours

print

bird

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

"Plumed Partridge" is a chromolithograph from the "Game Birds" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes. The colorful image depicts a male plumed partridge standing in a field against a backdrop of mountains and foliage. These cards were popular in the late 19th century, offering collectors a glimpse into the natural world and showcasing the artistry of chromolithography. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.