Fort Pierre and the Adjacent Prairie 1839

"Fort Pierre and the Adjacent Prairie" is a 1839 watercolor by Karl Bodmer, a Swiss-German artist known for his depictions of Native American life and the American West. The painting portrays a sweeping landscape of the Missouri River, with the fort, a trading post, nestled in the distance. Bodmer, who accompanied the German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied on an expedition up the Missouri River, meticulously documented the indigenous people and environments he encountered. His detailed and accurate portrayals offer a glimpse into the era's history and provide valuable historical documentation.