Head of a Black-tailed Deer on the Missouri

Description

The inscription identifying Bodmer's sketch of the head of a black-tailed deer indicates that it was made on the Missouri in 1833. It does not say if the subject was observed en route to or from Fort McKenzie or above or below Fort Union

Medium

ink, wash, and pencil on paper

Dimensions

6 3/8 x 8 5/8

Call No.

JAM.1986.49.357

Approximate Date of Creation

Fall 1833