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Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri
3673597 Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian, Prince of Wied; with numerous engravings on wood, and a large map; translated from the German, by H. Evans Lloyd: to accompany the original series of eighty-one elaborately-colored plates: size, imperial folio
Tableau 6 in atlas: Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America. View of the steamboat Yellow-Stone on the Missouri River encountering dangerous, heavily wooded waters. In 1836 Maximilian commissioned Bodmer to create illustrations to accompany the text of his atlas documenting their travels. These illustrations include 81 plates of aquatints.
by Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
London: Ackermann and Co.
Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America); eNewberry Library; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 23643294
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri River - A Glimpse into the Untamed Wilderness
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. This photo print, titled "Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri" offers a fascinating glimpse into the untamed wilderness of North America in the 19th century. Captured by Swiss artist Karl Bodmer as part of his collaboration with Maximilian, Prince of Wied, this image showcases an encounter between nature and human exploration. In this scene, we witness the steamboat Yellow-Stone navigating treacherous waters heavily populated with sunken trees. The dense forest surrounding the river adds to its mysterious allure. Bodmer's meticulous attention to detail brings these snags to life, highlighting their eerie beauty against a backdrop of rugged landscapes. Commissioned in 1836, Bodmer's illustrations were intended to accompany Maximilian's written account of their travels through North America. These aquatint plates served as visual documentation of their remarkable journey and provided readers with vivid insights into uncharted territories. As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back in time – immersed in an era when vast stretches of land remained unexplored and untouched by civilization. It serves as a reminder that our world was once filled with hidden wonders waiting to be discovered. Now preserved within Chicago's Newberry Library collection, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its blend of artistic skill and historical significance. It stands as a testament to both Bodmer's talent for capturing natural beauty and Maximilian's thirst for adventure in uncharted lands.
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