Military Barracks at Baton Rouge

Description

While at Baton Rouge on the return voyage from New Orleans, Bodmer visited the U.S. military post located on the river above the city. According to Bodmer, the master of ordnance wanted to buy his view of the barracks, but Bodmer declined to part with it.

Original German Title

None

Medium

watercolor on paper

Dimensions

6 3/8 x 8 5/8

Call No.

JAM.1986.49.112

Approximate Date of Creation

January 1832