Canards

1861/1866

Karl Bodmer

Associated Names
Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

The image depicts a riverside scene with lush foliage and trees concealing the horizon. The lithograph shows detailed brushwork capturing textures of vegetation and water. The color palette is monochrome with various shades of black, gray, and white, emphasizing details and contrast. Ducks are in the water, one with raised wings, surrounded by lush plants and overhanging branches. Further back, dense greenery, trees, and shrubs blend into a misty background.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Martin Atlas

  • Dimensions

    image: 18 x 27.2 cm (7 1/16 x 10 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 31.5 x 45 cm (12 3/8 x 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.107.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in stone: Karl Bodmer pinx. et lith. /Canards; lower right in stone: Imp. Bertauts r. Cadet 11

Wikidata ID

Q76346925

You may be interested in

Loading Results