Description: An original nineteenth century etching after listed Swiss artist Karl Bodmer (Johann Carl Bodmer 1809-1893). It depicts three peacocks, a cock and two hens, resting on a low bough of a tree. Signed in the plate lower right (in reverse). From a series titled 'Eaux-Fortes Animaux & Paysages par Karl Bodmer' published by Jules Geruzet circa 1860. Another impression can be seen in the collection of the British Museum. Printed on ivory coloured wove paper and in excellent condition. Very well presented with a double mount, ivory with hand painted edging below and red above, within a black and gilt frame. Both the mount and the frame are in excellent condition. Glazed and ready to hang. Measures 39 x 31cm including the frame, the image only is 19 x 12.5cm. Postage £7 to mainland UK, £20 to mainland Europe and £30 to the USA. All other destinations with the ebay global shipping programme. Karl Bodmer was a painter, illustrator, lithographer, and etcher, originally from Zurich though he spent much of his life in France. He studied with his uncle Johann Meier and then moved to the Koblenz in Germany where he worked as a painter and engraver. In 1832 he was chosen to accompany Prince Maximilian zu Weid-Neuweid on an expedition to the American West, his role to make a visual record of the peoples, places and animals they encountered. More than 80 of his paintings were reproduced as aquatints and published in the Prince's book ' Travels in the Interior of North America'.When Bodmer returned to Europe he settled in France, becoming a member of the Brabizon school and specialising in works featuring animals and natural landscapes. He produced many of these as etching and engravings which have become very collectible. In 1877 Bodmer was awarded the Legion D'Honour for his services to art. About me - I am a very experienced retailer and am qualified in Art History. I have been selling on eBay for many years and am now finding, researching and selling paintings and antique prints full time. There are hundreds of paintings and prints available in my ebay shop Jenny Tudor Pictures where my aim is to offer a selection of interesting, well researched works with prices starting at just a few pounds and to increase the appreciation of engravings! Also, happy to take on commissions if there are specific artists or types of work you would like found for you. I am very proud of my 100% positive feedback and will do all I can to ensure that you are pleased with your purchase. New items are added regularly so please do keep looking. Thank you.
Price: 46 GBP
Location: West Molesey
End Time: 2025-02-10T19:58:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 36.91 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 31 cm
Production Technique: Engraving
Item Length: 39 cm
Subject: Birds, Tree
Size: Medium
Material: Paper
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Image Orientation: Portrait
Framing: Mounted & Framed
Artist: Karl Bodmer
Year of Production: 1860
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Traditional, Art Nouveau
Signed: Yes
Theme: Natural History
Type: Print
