A.H. Belo, The Galveston Daily News, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 lithograph by Allen & Ginter is a card from their *American Editors* series, featuring a portrait of A.H. Belo, the founder of *The Galveston Daily News*, alongside a scene depicting a Texan ranch with cowboys lassooing cattle. The card was part of a promotional campaign for Allen & Ginter cigarettes, a popular brand in the late 19th century. The artwork combines a portrait with a picturesque depiction of the American West, capturing a romanticized vision of the era. The image exemplifies the use of chromolithography, a printing technique prevalent in the 19th century, to create vibrant and colorful images. Today, this card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.