Karl Bodmer (American/Swiss, 1809-1893), Bison-Dance of the Mandan Indians

Hand-colored aquatint engraving heightened with gum arabic, 19th century, from Travels in the Interior of North America, London: Ackermann & Co., sheet bears Bodmer's blindstamp at lower center, unframed.

Platemark 16 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.; Sheet Size 16 3/4 x 23 1/8 in.

Toning; few stains; tear, some margin loss and few edge nicks; sheet laid down to cardboard.