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Karl Bodmer Art

French, Swiss, 1809-1893

Karl Bodmer was a Swiss naturalized French painter born on February 11th, 1809, in Zürich, Switzerland. He was initially a watercolorist and an illustrator, and in his old age, he worked a lot with photography. Bodmer died on October 30th, 1893.

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Le Soir: Cerf et Herons (The Evening: Stag and Herons)
Le Soir: Cerf et Herons (The Evening: Stag and Herons)

Le Soir: Cerf et Herons (The Evening: Stag and Herons)

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Le Soir: Cerf et Herons (The Evening: Stag and Herons) Lithograph printed with brown tint stone, 1858 From: Animaux et Paysages d’apres Nature Published by Goupil, 1858 Signed in the stone lower left, Karl Bodmer Pinx. et lith. (see photo) Published by Goupil et Cie, Paris, with their blindstamp center, below image Printed by Bertauts, Paris (see photo) Condition: Excellent One stain verso, not visible on recto Full sheet Image size: 11 1/4 x 18 inches Sheet size: 17 3/4 x 24 3/4 inches Reference: Delteil 70 IFF 22, No. 1 Karl Bodmer (1809—1893) Painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Although he spent only two years in the United States and its territories, Bodmer's depictions of Western Indians...

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1850s Barbizon School Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Wild Cat (Chat Sauvage)

The Wild Cat (Chat Sauvage)

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper, full margins. From Eaux-Fortes Animaux & Paysages. [Beraldi II.140.34] Henri Béraldi Les graveurs du XIXe siècle: Guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. Librairie L. Conquet, vol. XII, Paris, 1885–1892, cat. no. 34, p. 140. __________ Well known in his native Germany as a watercolorist, Karl Bodmer had a rich experience exploring in North America in the 19th century, accompanying German explorer Prince Maximilian zu Wied-Neuwied as the official artist on an expedition which toured the Missouri River...

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Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Watchdog, from Eaux-Fortes Animaux & Paysages

Watchdog, from Eaux-Fortes Animaux & Paysages

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Middletown, NY

Paris: Jules Géruzet, 1860. Etching on cream laid paper, 3 1/2 x 5 inches (88 x 121 mm), full margins. Minor uniform age tone. Printed by George Bertauts, Paris. [Beraldi II.140.24...

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Mid-19th Century French School Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Pigeon - Lithograph By Karl Bodmer - 19th century
Pigeon - Lithograph By Karl Bodmer - 19th century

Pigeon - Lithograph By Karl Bodmer - 19th century

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized by Karl Bodmer (1809-1893) in the mid-19th Century. Not signed. Published as part of the “École de Dessin” series (noted as the 10th year, 110th book, plate 655...

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19th Century Modern Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Lithograph

Le Cerf à l’Eau - Etching by Karl Bodmer - 1863 ca.

Le Cerf à l’Eau - Etching by Karl Bodmer - 1863 ca.

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Roma, IT

Etching on laid paper Signed and inscribed in plate lower left: K. Bodmer sculp. Published by Cadart & Luquet, Éditeurs, 79 Rue Richelieu, Paris With the blindstamp of the Société de...

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1860s Modern Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Etching

Pigeon - Original Lithograph by Karl Bodmer - Late 19th Century
Pigeon - Original Lithograph by Karl Bodmer - Late 19th Century

Pigeon - Original Lithograph by Karl Bodmer - Late 19th Century

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Roma, IT

Pigeon is a black and white lithograph by Karl Bodmer in the XIX century. The artwork is from Souvenirs D'Artiste. Image dimensions: 22.4 x 15.9 cm. Title printed on the lower le...

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Late 19th Century Modern Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Lithograph

Pigeon - Lithograph By Karl Bodmer - 19th century

Pigeon - Lithograph By Karl Bodmer - 19th century

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Roma, IT

Pigeon is a black-and-white Lithograph on paper realized by Karl Bodmer in the late 19th century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions.

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19th Century Modern Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Lithograph

A Domestic Cat Playing with a Garter Snake, from Eaux-Fortes Animaux & Paysages

A Domestic Cat Playing with a Garter Snake, from Eaux-Fortes Animaux & Paysages

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper, 6 1/8 x 4 3/4 inches (156 x 120 mm), full margins. In good condition with some minor, uniform age tone. Printed by George Bertauts, Paris. [Beraldi II.140.26] Henri Béraldi Les graveurs du XIXe siècle: Guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. Librairie L. Conquet, vol. XII, Paris, 1885–1892, cat. no. 34, p. 140. __________ Well known in his native Germany as a watercolorist, Karl Bodmer had a rich experience exploring in North America in the 19th century, accompanying German explorer Prince Maximilian zu Wied-Neuwied as the official artist on an expedition which toured the Missouri River...

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Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Les cerfs qui ce battent dans la foret

Les cerfs qui ce battent dans la foret

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swiss-born Karl Bodmer (1809–1893) was one of the first and most accomplished European artists to document the landscape of the North American interior and its Indigenous peoples. He...

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19th Century Realist Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Oil

Canards Sauvages

Canards Sauvages

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swiss-born Karl Bodmer (1809–1893) was one of the first and most accomplished European artists to document the landscape of the North American interior and its Indigenous peoples. He...

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19th Century Realist Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Ink

Le matin : Cerf et Biches, 1858

Le matin : Cerf et Biches, 1858

By Karl Bodmer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swiss-born Karl Bodmer (1809–1893) was one of the first and most accomplished European artists to document the landscape of the North American interior and its Indigenous peoples. He...

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19th Century Realist Karl Bodmer Art

Materials

Lithograph

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Find a wide variety of authentic Karl Bodmer art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Karl Bodmer in etching, laid paper, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 19th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Karl Bodmer art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Meryon, Philip Pearlstein, and Maurice Denis. Karl Bodmer art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $222 and tops out at $39,000, while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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