Kudde bisons in de omgeving van Missouri 1863

"Kudde bisons in de omgeving van Missouri," a lithograph by Karl Bodmer, depicts a herd of bison grazing in a landscape with rolling hills. Bodmer, a Swiss-German artist, was part of the Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied expedition that traveled through the American West in the 1830s. This 1863 lithograph, part of a series of 81 engravings, captures the vastness and beauty of the American landscape. The meticulous detail and realistic depiction of the bison and the surrounding environment offer a glimpse into a vanishing way of life. The image captures the essence of the American West, showcasing its biodiversity and the grandeur of its natural world.