Grizzly Bear, from the Animals of the World series (T180), issued by Abdul Cigarettes 1881
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This chromolithograph, "Grizzly Bear," is part of the "Animals of the World" series issued by Abdul Cigarettes in 1881. The artwork depicts a grizzly bear standing on a rocky ledge overlooking a mountainous landscape. The bear is rendered in a realistic style with detailed fur and a powerful presence. This card is a classic example of early 20th century chromolithography and was likely given away as a promotional item with cigarette packs. The card's small size, measuring just 4.2 by 7 cm, makes it a charming and collectible piece of American art history.
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