Karl Bodmer's pencil, pen, and watercolor drawings prepared to illustrate Prince Maximilian of Wied's Travels in the interior of North America [graphic], [ca. 1833-1843].

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Karl Bodmer's pencil, pen, and watercolor drawings prepared to illustrate Prince Maximilian of Wied's Travels in the interior of North America [graphic], [ca. 1833-1843].

The collection contains forty-three drawings done mostly in pencil, pen, or watercolor by Karl Bodmer.

3 boxes (43 drawings) : mixed media, including pencil, pen, and watercolor ; 63 x 52 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7436950

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