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View of the Stone Walls
3672601 View of the Stone Walls 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 41 in atlas: Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America. The Stone Walls at the upper entrance to the area of the Missouri channel with La Barge Rock, an unusual rock formation. Bighorn sheep graze along the hills and a white swan swoops over the Missouri River. 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 23643278
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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This print titled "View of the Stone Walls" by Karl Bodmer takes us on a visual journey through the interior of North America. The image, housed in the Newberry Library in Chicago, showcases an extraordinary landscape filled with natural wonders and wildlife. Tableau 41 in Maximilian, Prince of Wied's atlas, this illustration captures the upper entrance to the area of the Missouri channel. At its center stands La Barge Rock, a unique rock formation that adds intrigue to this already breathtaking scene. As we gaze upon it, we are greeted by grazing bighorn sheep dotting the hillsides and a graceful white swan gracefully swooping over the majestic Missouri River. Commissioned by Maximilian himself in 1836, Bodmer skillfully brings this moment to life through his intricate aquatints. With meticulous detail and vibrant colors, he transports us back in time to experience firsthand what these explorers encountered during their travels. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder's collection at Bridgeman Images, we can't help but be captivated by both its artistic beauty and historical significance. It serves as a testament to our curiosity about uncharted territories and our desire to document them for future generations. Through "View of the Stone Walls". Bodmer invites us into an untamed world where nature reigns supreme—a reminder of how vast and awe-inspiring our planet truly is.
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