Cassowary, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This chromolithograph, titled "Cassowary," is part of the "Birds of the Tropics" series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889 for their cigarette brand. The artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases a cassowary, a flightless bird native to New Guinea and northeastern Australia, standing on a sandy ground against a background of palm trees. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the illustration capture the beauty and exotic nature of the cassowary, reflecting the popular fascination with tropical fauna during the late 19th century.