Distant View of Fort Adams
Description
As the Homer descended the river below Natchez, Fort Adams appeared ahead on the left bank. Maximilian related in his subsequent account of Bodmer's voyage that Fort Adams was a place of about twenty houses, adding that "the real fort doesn't exist any more." Bodmer made two studies in this vicinity that include few details of the abandoned military installation but describe its setting in general terms. His rendering of a "distant view" of Fort Adams was made on January 9 or 10.
Original German Title
None
Medium
warercolor on paper
Dimensions
6 3/8 x 8 5/8
Call No.
JAM.1986.49.100
Approximate Date of Creation
9th January 1833