Punka Indians Encamped on the Banks of the Missouri, plate 11 from volume 1 of `Travels in the Interior of North America' 1843

"Punka Indians Encamped on the Banks of the Missouri" (1843) by Karl Bodmer depicts a scene of Native American life on the Missouri River. This lithograph, part of a larger volume documenting the artist's travels in North America, showcases Bodmer's detailed and accurate portrayal of the indigenous peoples and their environment. The image captures a moment of peaceful coexistence between humans and nature, showcasing the traditional dwellings, canoes, and attire of the Punka Indians. This artwork serves as a valuable historical record of Native American culture and the changing landscape of the American West.