Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies Mapping Louisiana Old varnish

Old varnish

His detailed drawings of birds and other native fauna are often compared to John James Audubon’s works

He was given command of six vessels and nine scientists

Food was so scarce and the French settlement so close to extinction that he was glad to take up an offer from the French commander-general

Plate CXXI American Robin

Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies Mapping Louisiana Old varnishKarl Bodmer (1809 1893) Tab . 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies From Travels in the Interior of North America Published in Paris, A. Bertrand; Coblenz, J. Holscher; and London by Ackermann & Co. c. 1839 44. Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Sheet size: approx. 18 x 24 1 2