ARTIST: Karl Bodmer
PUBLISHER: Ackermann & Co. London.
MEDIUM: Aquatint engraving, handcolored,
DATE: 1843-44.
EDITION SIZE: Vignette 6 1/4 x 8 5/8" (15.6 x 21..8 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Aquatint engraving by Martens after Karl Bodmer. Vignette 1, from the atlas to the journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, "Reise in das Innere Nord-America in den Jahren 1832 bis 1834," ("Travels in the Interior of North America"), 1839-41. This lovely Boston harbor scene was painted by Bodmer as their party arrived to begin their famous overland trek into the American West. <br><br>This impression is a true 1st stated with English title only. Only 100 examples were printed before being updated with the addition of German and French titles.
ADDITIONAL INFO: With Bodmer blind stamp in the lower margin.
CONDITION: Good condition and color.
REFERENCE: Ruud "Karl Bodmer's North American Prints" Vig 1. 1st state