A Mandan village, plate 16 from Volume 1 of 'Travels in the Interior of North America' by Karl Bodmer

A Mandan village, plate 16 from Volume 1 of 'Travels in the Interior of North America' 1843

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This lithograph, "A Mandan Village", is plate 16 from Volume 1 of Karl Bodmer's "Travels in the Interior of North America", published in 1843. Bodmer, a Swiss-born artist, accompanied Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied on a scientific expedition through the American West. The print depicts a scenic view of a Mandan village nestled on a bluff overlooking a river. The image, likely based on Bodmer's original sketches, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the details of Native American life and the landscapes of the West, providing valuable insight into the history and culture of the Mandan people.