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View of the Rocky Mountains
3672634 View of the Rocky Mountains 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 44 in atlas: Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America. Rocky Mountain landscape. Group of Native Americans are gathered in a nearby valley. 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 23008214
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
Aquatints Indians Of North America Indigenous
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View of the Rocky Mountains - A Glimpse into North America's Untamed Beauty
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. This photo print, titled "View of the Rocky Mountains" takes us on a visual journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of North America. Captured by renowned Swiss artist Karl Bodmer in 1836, this masterpiece is housed at the Newberry Library in Chicago. The image showcases a breathtaking panorama of the majestic Rocky Mountains, their snow-capped peaks reaching towards an endless sky. The rugged terrain and untouched wilderness evoke a sense of grandeur and untamed beauty that has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries. Intriguingly, nestled within a nearby valley are Native Americans gathered together. This inclusion adds depth to the scene, reminding us of the rich cultural heritage intertwined with these magnificent natural wonders. It serves as a poignant reminder that these lands were home to indigenous communities long before European settlers arrived. Commissioned by Maximilian, Prince of Wied, Bodmer's illustrations were intended to accompany his atlas documenting their travels across North America. With meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors brought forth through aquatints, Bodmer's work brings this landscape alive with its vividness. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Fine Art Finder's collection at Bridgeman Images, we are transported back in time to an era when exploration was still unfolding and nature reigned supreme. It serves as both a testament to human curiosity and our enduring connection with nature—a timeless reminder that some views are simply too beautiful not to be captured forever.
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