Johann Hürlimann, Laderer, Karl Bodmer, Maximilian Prince of Wied-Neuwied, Bougeard
Dog-Sledges of the Mandan Indians
1835-1842
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Johann Hürlimann, Laderer, Karl Bodmer, Maximilian Prince of Wied-Neuwied, Bougeard
Dog-Sledges of the Mandan Indians
1835-1842
Physical Qualities
Etching and aquatint, Sheet: 286 × 383 mm. (11 1/4 × 15 1/16 in.)
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
1996.48.7263
Dates given are the range of years that Bodmer oversaw the production of plates, after his drawings, for the series. The series was issued in three editions: Reise in das innere Nord-America in den J. 1832 bis 1834 (Coblenz: Hölscher, 1839-41); Voyage dans l'interieur de l'amerique du Nord, éxecuté pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 (Paris: Arthus Bertrand, 1840-43); Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-34 (London: Ackermann & Co., 1843)
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, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute," October 12-November 21, 1965, p. 65, no. 321.
Ruud, Brandon K., ed. Karl Bodmer's North American Prints (Omaha, Nebraska: Joslyn Art Museum; Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2004), p. 312, Vignette XXIX.
Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: upper right "Vig. XXIX"; lower left "Ch. Bodmer pinx. ad nat."; lwoer center "Imp. de Bougeard"; lower right "Laderer & Hurlimann sc."; lower center "HUNDESCHLITTEN DER MANDAN INDIANER. | TRAINEAUX A CHIENS DES INDIENS MANDANS. / DOG-SLEDGES OF THE MANDAN INDIANS."; bottom left "Coblenz bei J. Hölscher"; bottom center "London published by Ackermann & Co. 96 Strand"; bottom right "Paris, Arthur Bertrand, éditeur"
Markings: Blindstamp: lower center "C. Bodmer / Direct."