Artist
Karl Bodmer (Swiss, 1809–1893)Swiss, 1809–1893
Publisher
Ackermann & Co.(London)London
CultureSwiss
Titles
- Scalptanz der Mönnitarris Danse du scalp des indiens Meunitarris
- Scalp Dance of the Minitarres
- from the portfolio Travels in the Interior of North America
Datec. 1843–1844
PlaceLondon, England
MediumAquatint, etching, drypoint, roulette, watercolor and gum arabic on wove paper
DimensionsImage: 11 7/8 × 17 3/8 in. (30.2 × 44.1 cm)
Sheet: 17 1/8 × 23 1/4 in. (43.5 × 59.1 cm)
Plate or block: 16 1/8 × 21 1/8 in. (41 × 53.7 cm)
Mat: 22 1/2 × 27 1/2 in. (57.2 × 69.9 cm)
Sheet: 17 1/8 × 23 1/4 in. (43.5 × 59.1 cm)
Plate or block: 16 1/8 × 21 1/8 in. (41 × 53.7 cm)
Mat: 22 1/2 × 27 1/2 in. (57.2 × 69.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Bennie Green in memory of her husband, Joe M. Green, Jr.
Object numberB.2002.38
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Texas Alcove And Hall
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[The Old Print Shop, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2002.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in graphite, below plate, center: Scalp Dance of the Minitarres
Recto: Inscribed in graphite, below plate, right bottom edge: proof before title
Recto: Inscribed in graphite, below plate, right bottom edge: proof before title
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