1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marcassins is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two animals—likely wolves—standing near a small stream in a dense forest. Tall trees with thick branches frame the scene, and the ground is covered in bushes and ferns. The lighting is soft, with shadows making the dark shapes stand out against lighter areas. The artist used shading to create depth, focusing on the animals’ fur and the forest’s texture. This style was popular in the 1800s for making scenes feel dramatic and real. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Johann Carl Bodmer (11 February 1809 – 30 October 1893) was a Swiss-French printmaker, etcher, lithographer, zinc engraver, draughtsman, painter, illustrator, and hunter.
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