The Ohio between Wheeling and Louisville

Description

Bodmer's pen and ink sketch of the Ohio here represents a scene observed downriver from Wheeling toward Louisville, Kentucky, according to the undated inscription at lower right. It could have been made at any time between October 9 and 14, during the voyage between the two towns.

Original German Title

None

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 5 7/8

Call No.

JAM.1986.49.48

Approximate Date of Creation

8th October 1832