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Biche, Aigle

Karl Bodmer

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Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

The top sketch shows a deer standing amidst foliage. The bottom sketch depicts a bird in flight over a rugged landscape. Both sketches are monochrome with intricate detailing in the brushstrokes, showcasing the animals and their environments.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1975.34.53

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65573437

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