Karl Bodmer
Birds (recto); Two Drawings of Ducks (verso)
1841
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
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
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)
