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Encampment of the Peikann Indians
3672624 Encampment of the Peikann Indians by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian, Prince of Wied; with numerous engravings on wood, and a large map; translated from the German, by H. Evans Lloyd: to accompany the original series of eighty-one elaborately-colored plates: size, imperial folio
Tableau 43 in atlas: Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America. Encampment of the Peikann or Blackfeet Indians. Documentation of the daily activities of this gathering of people. In 1836 Maximilian commissioned Bodmer to create illustrations to accompany the text of his atlas documenting their travels. These illustrations include 81 plates of aquatints.
by Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
London: Ackermann and Co.
Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America); eNewberry Library; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 23643290
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
Aquatints Camps Indians Of North America Indigenous Manners And Customs Tent Tipis Tribe
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This photo print, titled "Encampment of the Peikann Indians" takes us back in time to a significant moment in history. Captured by Karl Bodmer, a renowned Swiss artist, this image is part of an atlas documenting Maximilian, Prince of Wied's travels in the interior of North America. The scene depicts a bustling encampment of the Peikann or Blackfeet Indians during 1836. Through Bodmer's meticulous artistry and attention to detail, we are transported into their world as we witness their daily activities and way of life. This documentation serves as an invaluable historical record that allows us to gain insight into the customs and traditions of these indigenous people. Commissioned by Maximilian himself, Bodmer's illustrations accompany the text within his atlas. With 81 plates created using aquatints, each one showcases a unique aspect of their journey through North America. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder at Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, USA; our imagination runs wild with curiosity about these Native American tribes' rich heritage. It reminds us to appreciate and respect diverse cultures while acknowledging the importance of preserving such historical artifacts for future generations to learn from and cherish.
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