Books by BODMER Karl

[Leipzig: Schmidt and Guenther, 1922]. Aquatint engraving by Hürlimann and Himely after Bodmer, issue with date. 16 7/16 x 14 inches. 24 1/4 x 16 15/16 inches. From the scarce Leipzig edition printed from the original copper-plates. Limited in number, the prints from the Leipzig edition are more scarce than, and compare favorably to, the first edition. (David C. Hunt, "Karl Bodmer and the American Frontier," Imprint/Spring 85, p.18) This image was printed from plates attributing the print to... more information

Paris, Coblenz and London: 1839-1842]. Aquatint engraving by Ch. Vogel after Bodmer, proof on india paper mounted, issue without imprint or English title, blindstamp. 16 5/16 x 14 inches. 24 7/16 x 17 5/8 inches. Rare India proof of the Vogel plate. This image was printed from plates attributing the print to three different engravers: 'Ch. Vogel', 'Himely' and 'Hürlimann et Himely'. A highly atmospheric scene executed by Bodmer during the winter of 1833-1834 when the travelers s... more information

Paris, Coblenz and London: 1839-1842]. Hand-coloured aquatint engraving by Himely after Bodmer, issue with imprint but no date, blindstamp. Old neat horizontal crease to upper and lower blank margins not affecting plate area. 16 1/2 x 14 1/8 inches. 24 5/16 x 17 15/16 inches. This image was printed from plates attributing the print to three different engravers: 'Ch. Vogel', 'Himely' and 'Hürlimann et Himely'. A highly atmospheric scene executed by Bodmer during the winter of 18... more information