Victorian Liebig Trade Card Orpheus Myth 5 Color Lithograph German

This exquisite Victorian-era trade card features a vibrant color lithograph depicting the mythological scene "Orpheus loses Eurydice again." Produced by Liebig Gesellschaft, a renowned German company famous for their meat extract products, this card was part of a collectible series illustrating classical mythology. The artwork showcases detailed figures in classical attire, including Orpheus, Eurydice, and the three-headed dog Cerberus, set against a dramatic cave backdrop with lush landscape elements. The card measures approximately 3.5 x 2.5 inches, typical for trade cards of the late 19th to early 20th century. The reverse side provides German text explaining the story scene and advertising Liebig's various meat extract products designed to aid digestion and promote family health.