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Lewis and Clark
The Lewis and Clark expadtions may have lead natives to be more friendly with explores that followed in their path. Lewis and Clark encountered the Sioux tribe which may have lead the way for Karl Bodmer on his exploration through the area. -
Indian Removal Act
Congress Passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 causing millions of natives to move west. The painters may have encounted some of these natives and caused the painters view on native populations to change. -
Mouth of Fox River
Karl Bodmer Bodmer created a scene of the Fox and Wabash Rivers with a seemingly untouched landscape; however, in the painting horses and cattle can be seen drinking from the river. A flat boat with a smoking chimney can be seen in the distance. The painting was created in order to show Bodmer's foresight of human development in the area. -
Washinga Sahba's Grave on Blackbird's Hills
Karl Bodmer After departing from St. Louis north on the Missouri River, Bodmer spotted the scene of the image. Bodmer countinued up the river and made contact with the Sioux tribe, Mandan tribe, Minitaree tibe, and Crow tribe. Bodmer made a cautious friendship with the Blackfoot tribe and studied their dances, villages, and especially the people. -
Ten Potawatomi Chiefs
George Winter Winter encounted the council at Lake Kee-wau-nay before the trail of tears occured. The ten Potawatomi Chiefs most likely part of a study of native american Councils and culture.
