Mahoning Creek, Pennsylvania
Description
On the evening of August 3r, Maximilian and Bodmer journeyed to the neighboring village of Lehighton on Mahoning Creek. Here Bodmer made a watercolor study of the high wooded mountains above the valley and a view "looking ahead above the bridge," according to Maximilian's journal. That night was spent at Craig's tavern in the Lehigh Gap. The following morning Maximilian returned to Bethlehem, leaving Bodmer behind to obtain further views.
Original German Title
None
Medium
watercolor and pencil on paper
Dimensions
9 5/8 x 14 1/2
Call No.
JAM.1986.49.41
Approximate Date of Creation
31st August 1832