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Birds (recto); Two Drawings of Ducks (verso)

Karl Bodmer

Birds (recto); Two Drawings of Ducks (verso)

1840

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Karl Bodmer

Birds (recto); Two Drawings of Ducks (verso)

1840

Physical Qualities Pen and black and brown inks, and brush and wash, over graphite on paper, Sheet: 207 x 286 mm. (20.7 x 28.6 cm.)
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 1996.48.17899
7-8 species of birds
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
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Sketches and Sketchbook Pages," April 25-June 25, 1978.

Inscribed: RECTO: Dates and bird names in brown and black inks and graphite. VERSO: C, (blue ink stamp), 'M.I. LUCAS COLLECTION'.

Markings: Watermark: -TMAN/ -Y MILL/ -28 (J WHATMAN/ TURKEY MILL/ 1828)

Artist

Karl Bodmer

1808–1892

Swiss, 1809-1893
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