Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Funeral Scaffold of a Sioux Chief Maps First published in 1823

First published in 1823

and before the white man’s expansion had taken their lands

it was published to accompany an account of Champlain's voyages in New France - in this case the most complete version

eager to protect the forts they had built via the Hudson's Bay Company

Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Funeral Scaffold of a Sioux Chief Maps First published in 1823Karl Bodmer (1809 1893) Funeral Scaffold of a Sioux Chief From Travels in the Interior of North America Published in Paris, A. Bertrand; Coblenz, J. Holscher; and London by Ackermann & Co. c. 1839 44. Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Sheet size: 13 7 8 x 17 7 8