Karl Bodmer ( 1809 - 1893 ) was a Swiss painter. Karl Bodmer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 425 USD for The Citadel-Rock on the Upper Missouri. Vignette XVIII. in 2004 to 37000 USD for MARSH INTERIOR in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.