Johann Hürlimann, Karl Bodmer, and others
Mexkemahuastan Chief of the Gros-ventres des Prairies
1836-1843
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- Artist: Johann Hürlimann
- Artist: Karl Bodmer
- Author: Maximilian Prince of Wied-Neuwied
- Printer: Bougeard
Mexkemahuastan Chief of the Gros-ventres des Prairies
1836-1843
Physical Qualities
Etching and aquatint, Sheet: 378 x 268 mm. (14 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
Plate: 319 x 228 mm. (12 9/16 x 9 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
1996.48.7269
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. XX"; lower left "Ch. Bodmer pinx ad. nat."; lower center "Imp. de Bougeard"; lower right "Hürlimann sculp."; lower center "MEXKEMAHUASTAN. / Chef der Gros-ventres des Prairies. Chef des Gros-ventres des Prairies. / Chief of the Gros-ventres des Prairies."; bottom left "Coblenz bei J. Hölscher"; lower center "London, published by Ackermann & Co. 90 Strand"; lower right "Paris, Arthus Bertand, éditeur"
Markings: Blindstamp: lower center "C. Bodmer direct."
Author
Maximilian Prince of Wied-Neuwied
Prussian, 1782 - 1867
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