Ground Squirrel
Description
Bodmer's pencil drawing of a spermophile or ground squirrel is dated April 4, 1834, and was made at Fort Clark during the artist's sojourn there during the winter and spring of 1833-34. No reference to Bodmer's having sketched such an animal is found in Maximilian's journal for the period.
Original German Title
May-Top-ka
Medium
pencil on paper
Dimensions
7 1/2 x 12 1/4
Call No.
JAM.1986.49.355
Approximate Date of Creation
4th April 1834