Frogs

Description

Maximilian recorded in his journal that on August 7, during an outing along the Lehigh River, several bullfrogs were captured and that "Mr. Bodmer made a sketch of two of them." He explained that such lively specimens were tied down with strings to hold them in position while Bodmer executed his careful studies.

Original German Title

None

Medium

watercolor and ink over pencil on paper

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 11 7/8

Call No.

JAM.1986.49.361

Approximate Date of Creation

7th August 1833