Friedrich Salathé, Johann Hürlimann, and others
A Skin Lodge of an Assiniboin Chief
1836-1843
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- Artist: Friedrich Salathé
- Artist: Johann Hürlimann
- Artist: Karl Bodmer
- Author: Maximilian Prince of Wied-Neuwied
- Printer: Bougeard
A Skin Lodge of an Assiniboin Chief
1836-1843
Physical Qualities
Etching and aquatint, Sheet: 286 x 389 mm. (11 1/4 x 15 5/16 in.)
Plate: 252 x 349 mm. (9 15/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-1834"
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.7286
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: upper right "Vig. XVI"; lower left "Ch. Bodmer pinx. ad nat."; lower center "Imp. de Bougeard"; lower right "Salathé & Hurlimann sc."; lower center "LEDERZELT EINES ASSINIBOIN CHEFS. | TENTE EN CUIR D'UN CHEF ASSINIBOIN. / A SKIN LODGE OF AN ASSINIBOIN CHIEF"; bottom left "Coblenz bei J. Hölscher"; bottom center "London published by Ackermann & Co. 90 Strand"; bottom right "Paris, Arthus Bertrand, éditeur"
Markings: Blindstamp: lower center "C. Bodmer / Direct."
Author
Maximilian Prince of Wied-Neuwied
Prussian, 1782 - 1867
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