Wolf, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Wolf, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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water colours

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print

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traditional media

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personal sketchbook

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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botanical art

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watercolor

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warm toned green

"Wolf," from the "Quadrupeds" series (N41) of trade cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890, is a colorful lithograph depicting a wolf running through a snowy landscape. The image, part of a larger set of cards advertising Allen & Ginter cigarettes, showcases the natural world in a detailed and captivating manner. This particular card, part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the popular culture of the late 19th century, combining natural history with commercial advertising.

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