Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies Mapping Louisiana Plate CXXI American Robin

Plate CXXI American Robin

His detailed drawings of birds and other native fauna are often compared to John James Audubon’s works

and Belle-Key) and sailing ships are seen in the foreground and the perspective view of the city recedes toward distant Lake Pontchartrain

He was given command of six vessels and nine scientists

is considered to be the greatest nineteenth-century player of the game of "court tennis

Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies Mapping Louisiana Plate CXXI American RobinKarl Bodmer (1809 1893) Tab . 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies From Travels in the Interior of North America Published in Paris, A. Bertrand; Coblenz, J. Holscher; and London by Ackermann & Co. c. 1839 44. Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Sheet size: approx. 18 x 24 1 2