Cerf Dix-Cors, Ten Horned Deer

by Karl Bodmer

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Cerf Dix-Cors, Ten Horned Deer

Artist

Karl Bodmer

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Drawing - Vintage Illustration

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Karl Bodmer was a Swiss artist and printmaker who lived from 1809 to 1893. He is best known for his illustrations and prints of the American West, which were created during his travels in North America in the early 1830s.
Bodmer was born in Switzerland and began his artistic career as an apprentice to a lithographer. In 1832, he was hired by German naturalist and explorer, Prince Maximilian of Wied, to accompany him on a journey to North America. During the expedition, Bodmer created detailed illustrations and prints of the people, landscapes, and wildlife of the American West.
Bodmer's illustrations and prints were characterized by their attention to detail and realism. He was particularly known for his depictions of the Native American tribes of the West, and his illustrations remain some of the most important visual records of these cultures. His illustrations were also significant for the light he shed on the landscapes, animals and the people of the West, which were not well known at that time.
After returning to Europe, Bodmer's illustrations and prints were published in a two-volume book entitled "Travels in the Interior of North America", which was a great success and widely distributed. He continued to work as an artist and printmaker throughout his life, creating a variety of illustrations and prints of different subjects.
Today, Bodmer's illustrations and prints are considered some of the most valuable and important works of art of the American West. His illustrations provide a unique and valuable record of the American West during the early 19th century, and his work continues to be celebrated and admired by art historians, collectors, and the general public alike.
Karl Bodmer's illustrations and prints are considered a valuable resource for the study of the American West during the early 19th century. His works remain a valuable visual record of the people, landscapes, and wildlife of the American West and his illustrations continue to be widely admired for their beauty, technical skill and historical significance.

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April 24th, 2023

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