Red Cloud, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This lithograph, "Red Cloud, Dakota Sioux," is part of the "American Indian Chiefs" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. The series was distributed with Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes, as a promotional tactic. This particular card features Red Cloud, a prominent leader of the Oglala Lakota, depicted in a traditional headdress and regalia. The lithograph's detailed style and focus on Red Cloud's face and attire, contribute to the overall realism of the piece and provide a glimpse into the culture of the Lakota people. The image can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.