Edward S. Curtis is arguably the most influential photographer of the American West. His work unquestionably ranks among that of the most important photographers of the 20th century.
Curtis was first and foremost; an extremely gifted and sophisticated artist whose work had the duality of being an incredible artistic creation at the same time as being a document of a people. He was uniquely able to create, out of whole cloth, a lasting vision of the American Indian that never existed before it was first seen through his photographic lens.
Edward Curtis produced images of the American Indian that convey a dignity, a universal humanity and a certain remaining majesty that transcend literally all other work ever done on the subject. In his photographs we see images that are uniquely able to stand alone in the world of photography.
Beginning in 1898 and continuing through 1928, Curtis dedicated his life to documenting the traditional lifeways and cultures of 128 American Indian tribes living west of the Mississippi River, from Alaska to the Mexican border.
Curtis was a genius of an artist possessed by a singular obsession to preserve the traditional lifeways of the American Indian.
Astonishingly, focusing all his immense talents over a staggering 30-year period, Curtis accomplished what he set out to do; he did save the traditional lifeways of these Native Peoples but at tremendous personal cost. It cost him his marriage, it cost him his health, and it cost him any possible financial stability he might ever have had.
In spite of all this, he persevered and left a body of work never to be equaled in the field of photography.
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(Biography provided by Bruce Kapson Gallery)
A Hopi Woman, 1905
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis A Hopi Woman 1905 Photogravure Print 22 x 18 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #411, The North American Indian, on Japa...
Photogravure
East Mesa Girls, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis East Mesa Girls, 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #427, The North American Indian, on ...
Photogravure
Edward S. Curtis Rae Master Exhibition Platinum Print, 'End Of Day, ' 1904
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Edward S. Curtis Master Exhibition Platinum Print appearing on the distinctive Curtis Studio Seattle triple mount produced by Curtis only for exclusive display presentat...
Platinum
Cheyenne Sua-Dance Lodge Photogravure, Early 20th Century Framed Art
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Cheyenne Sun-Dance Lodge (Plate 660) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by celebrated American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Originating from his ...
Photogravure
Moss for the Baby - Bags Cree, Original Photogravure, 17.5 x 12.5 IN
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Moss for the Baby-Bags – Cree (Plate 625) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by legendary American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Produced for Volum...
Photogravure
Soyaksin - Blood, Photogravure, Realist Style, Early 20th Century
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Soyaksin – Blood (Plate 651) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by iconic American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Published in Volume 18 of his monu...
Photogravure
Chaiwa - Tewa - Profile, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Chaiwa - Tewa - Profile 1921 Photogravure Print 22 x 18 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #415, The North American Indi...
Photogravure
Tsaassi-Mis-Salla, Sepia-Toned Photogravure, 18 x 13, Signed Portrait
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Tsaassi-Mis-Salla (Crow With Necklace) – Sarsi (Plate 618) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by celebrated American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). ...
Photogravure
Snake Dancers Entering The Plaza, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Snake Dancers Entering The Plaza 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12...
Photogravure
Wichita Grass House, Photogravure, Realist, Early 20th Century, Framed
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Wichita Grass House (Plate 654) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by iconic American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Published in Volume 19 of Curti...
Photogravure
$1,500
Lucero - Santo Domingo, Photogravure, Early 20th Century, Framed
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lucero – Santo Domingo (Plate 557) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by legendary American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952).Published as part of Curtis...
Photogravure
Oksoyapiw - Blackfoot, Photogravure, Realist Style, Early 20th Century
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Oksoyapiw – Blackfoot (Plate 639) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by legendary American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Published in Volume 18 of ...
Photogravure
Stsimaki: Reluctant to Be Woman - Early 20th Century Photogravure
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Stsimaki (Reluctant-To-Be-Woman) – Blood (Plate 650) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by celebrated American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Publis...
Photogravure
Kindling Fire - Assiniboin, Photogravure, Early 20th Century Framed
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Kindling Fire – Assiniboin (Plate 631) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by iconic American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Included in Volume 18 o...
Photogravure
Apio-Mita (White Dog) Blood, Realist Photogravure, Early 20th Century
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Apio-Mita (White Dog) – Blood (Plate 648) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by legendary American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952). Produced as part of...
Photogravure
The Piki Maker, 1906
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis The Piki Maker 1906 Photogravure Print 22 x 18 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #432, The North American Indian, o...
Photogravure
Flute Dancers At Tureva Springs, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Flute Dancers At Tureva Springs 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #431, The North Ameri...
Photogravure
Looking Out To Sea, King Island, 1928
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Looking Out To Sea, King Island 1928 Hand Colored Volume Photogravure 12 x 9 inches Vintage small format rare Curtis Hand-Colored ...
Photogravure
Mishongnovi, 1900
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Mishongnovi 1900 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #435, The North American Indian, on Japan...
Photogravure
Return With The Willows - Piegan, 1910
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Return With The Willows - Piegan 1910 Photogravure Print 9 x 12 inches Vintage small format Curtis Volume Photogravure, Volume 6, The North American Indian, on Japa...
Photogravure
Buffalo Dance At Hano, 1904
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Buffalo Dance At Hano 1904 Photogravure Print Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #401, The North ...
Photogravure
The Potter Mixing Clay, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis The Potter Mixing Clay 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #419, The North American I...
Photogravure
Counting The Record, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Counting The Record 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #413, The North American Indian, ...
Photogravure
Walpi Architecture, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Walpi Architecture 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #421, The North American Indian, o...
Photogravure
John Abbott - Osage, Photogravure, Realist Style, Early 20th Century
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
John Abbott – Osage (Plate 680) is an original sepia-toned photogravure by renowned American photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952).Featured in Volume 19 of Curtis's monumental publication The North American Indian, this intimate bust portrait depicts John Abbott, an esteemed member of the Osage Nation. Framed in a powerful, direct three-quarter view, Abbott wears a traditional tall, flat-topped otter fur...
Photogravure
A Gem Of Basketry - Southern Yokuts
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis A Gem Of Basketry - Southern Yokuts 1924 Hand Colored Photogravure 12 x 9 inches Vintage small format Curtis Volume Photogravure, Volume 13, The North American Ind...
Photogravure
The Water Carriers, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis The Water Carriers 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate ...
Photogravure
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Aged Pomo Woman [Plate 488]
By Edward Curtis
Located in New York, NY
This photogravure is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Photogravure
Self Portrait with Saguaro About My Same Age
By Mark Klett
Located in New York, NY
Platinum print (Edition of 100) Titled and dated in pencil, recto Signed and dated in pencil, verso 10 x 12 inches, sheet size 8 x 10 inches, image size This artwork is offered by...
Platinum
Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park California
By Kerik Kouklis
Located in Carmel, CA
Platinum/Palladium (there was no pull down for this) Print Date 2025 Hand printed by artist Edition 1/15 Outer dimensions 16x20" Corner Mounted
Platinum
Southern Oaks
By Beth Moon
Located in Sante Fe, NM
All photographs are platinum/palladium prints. These metals are hand coated on 100% rag cotton water color paper with natural deckled edges and contact printed. Since platinum, like ...
Photographic Paper, Platinum
Untitled (Male Nude in Shadow)
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
Polaroid transfer on Rives BFK paper Signed, dated, and inscribed (AP) in pencil, recto Also blindstamped, l.r. 22 x 15 inches, sheet 10 x 8 inches, image This artwork is offered b...
Photogravure
$1,500
H 29.9 in W 22 in
Cuban Artist Original Hand Signed photoengraving 30x22 in. n1
By Juan Carlos Alom
Located in Miami, FL
Juan Carlos Alom (Cuba, 1964) 'Sólo tu cabes en la palma de mi mano', 2004 photoengraving on paper 30 x 22.1 in. (76 x 56 cm.) Edition of 106 ID: ALO1...
Photogravure
Canoe
By Sally Gall
Located in New York, NY
Sally Gall has spent her career exploring the intricacies of the natural world in delicate black-and-white photos of dew on spider webs, reflections on water, formal gardens, insects...
Photogravure
$150
H 11.13 in W 8.13 in
School Children, L'Ile Saint Louis, Paris — Mid-Century Photogravure
By Rémy Duval
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Rémy Duval, 'School Children, L'ile Saint Louis, Paris', photogravure, 1946. A fine, richly-inked impression in warm black ink, on cream wove B.F.K. Rives p...
Photogravure
$1,524
H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Public Building Wrapped - Photo-Offset by Christo - 1974
By Christo
Located in Roma, IT
Public Building'S Packaging is an original photo-offset realized by Christo in 1974. Hand-signed and numbered, edition 48/100. Very good conditions. Chri...
Photogravure
Pond
By Sally Gall
Located in New York, NY
Sally Gall has spent her career exploring the intricacies of the natural world in delicate black-and-white photos of dew on spider webs, reflections on water, formal gardens, insects...
Photogravure
Parisian Balcony — Mid-Century Photogravure
By Rémy Duval
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Rémy Duval, 'Parisian Balcony', photogravure, 1946. A fine, richly-inked impression in warm black ink, on cream wove B.F.K. Rives paper; the sheet with deck...
Photogravure
$150
H 11.13 in W 8.13 in
Street Corner, L'Ile Saint Louis, Paris — Mid-Century Photogravure
By Rémy Duval
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Rémy Duval, 'Street Corner, L'ile Saint Louis, Paris', photogravure, 1946. A fine, richly-inked impression in warm black ink, on cream wove B.F.K. Rives pap...
Photogravure
Tugboat, River Seine, Paris — Mid-Century Photogravure
By Rémy Duval
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Rémy Duval, 'Tugboat, River Seine, Paris', photogravure, 1946. A fine, richly-inked impression in warm black ink, on cream wove B.F.K. Rives paper; the shee...
Photogravure
$1,500
H 29.9 in W 22 in
Cuban Artist Original Hand Signed photoengraving 30x22 in. n4
By Juan Carlos Alom
Located in Miami, FL
Juan Carlos Alom (Cuba, 1964) 'El cielo protector', 2004 photoengraving on paper 30 x 22.1 in. (76 x 56 cm.) Edition of 106 ID: ALO1534-004-106 Hand-s...
Paper, Photogravure
$1,500
H 29.9 in W 22 in
Cuban Artist Original Hand Signed photoengraving 30x22 in. n3
By Juan Carlos Alom
Located in Miami, FL
Juan Carlos Alom (Cuba, 1964) 'Esta obra no tiene título es sólo el silencio de mi veneración', 2004 photoengraving on paper 30 x 22.1 in. (76 x 56 cm...
Paper, Photogravure
Maricopa Girl
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Maricopa Girl 1907 Vintage Photogravure Print 22 x 18 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 2, Pl...
Photogravure
A Modified Style Of Hair Dressing, 1921
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Modified Style Of Hair Dressing 1921 Photogravure Print 22 x 18 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #428, The North Ameri...
Photogravure
Huklowapi Ceremony, 1907
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Huklowapi Ceremony 1907 Photogravure Print 22 x 18 inches Photogravure Print Vintage Large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 3, Plate #90, The North...
Photogravure
Canyon de Chelly - Navaho
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Canyon de Chelly, 1904 Goldtone Print An exceptional example of a vintage 11" x 14" Goldtone Print of Canyon de Chelly - Navaho, 190...
Glass
Piegan Dandy
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward S. Curtis Piegan Dandy, 1900 Photogravure Print Vintage Large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 6, Plate #208, The North American Indian, on Japan Vellum paper....
Photogravure
San Ildefonso Pottery, pl. 587
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Denton, TX
Printed plate number, Curtis's title, date, copyright, and photogravures by John Andrews and Son on recto. Known for his remarkable documentation of Native Americans in the early tw...
Photogravure
Tesuque Buffalo Dancers, pl. 600
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Denton, TX
Printed plate number, Curtis's title, date, copyright, and photogravures by John Andrews and Son on recto. Known for his remarkable documentation of Native Americans in the early tw...
Photogravure
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H 19 in W 15.25 in D 0.1 in
The Sentinel - San Ildefonso, pl. 580
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Denton, TX
Printed plate number, Curtis's title, date, copyright, and photogravures by John Andrews & Son on recto. Known for his remarkable documentation of Native Americans in the early ...
Photogravure
Gathering Wokas - Klamath, pl. 460
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Denton, TX
Printed plate number, Curtis's title, date, copyright, and photogravures by John Andrews & Son on recto
Photogravure