Karl Bodmer
Studies of Pigeons
1837
Physical Qualities
Pen and brown ink over graphite, heightened with white opaque watercolor, on paper, Sheet: 195 x 240 mm. (7 11/16 x 9 7/16 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
1996.48.7182
Verso with sketch of pigeon in graphite
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: RECTO: LL, (brown ink), 'Bodmer, 1838.' VERSO: (blue ink stamp), 'M.I. LUCAS COLLECTION'.
