Fort Union on the Missouri 

Karl Bodmer’s "Fort Union on the Missouri" depicts a picturesque landscape of the American West, showcasing the fort’s strategic location along the Missouri River. The scene portrays a lively encampment with Native American figures, horses, and tents set against a backdrop of distant hills. Bodmer, a Swiss-born artist, is known for his detailed and accurate depictions of Native American life and landscapes during his travels with Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied in the 1830s. These illustrations offer a glimpse into the diverse cultures and environments of the American West during a pivotal period of expansion and interaction between European settlers and indigenous peoples.