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Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (American, 1878-1948) Portrait of Hostin Nez. (Navajo)

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Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (American, 1878 - 1948) A Portrait Photograph of 'Hostin Nez." or 'Hostin Nnāez or Nez - Diné' (Najavo), depicting the head and shoulders portrait of a young man in corduroy shirt, bead necklace, hoop earrings and headband, within its original walnut frame, behind glass. Circa: Pasadena, California 1914. Stamped: 1914 Karl Moon Inscribed recto mount in ink: "Hostin Nez." Stamped: Karl Moon - Pasadena, Cal. Photograph Height: 16 7/8 inches (42.9 cm) Photograph Width: 13 7/16 inches (34.1 cm) Frame Height: 26 3/4 inches (68 cm) Fram Width: 26 1/2 inches (67.3 cm) Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm) This artwork in Museums: Another identical photo is part of the collection at The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California. Getty Inventory No.: 84.XP.789.12 Description: Head and shoulders portrait of a young man in corduroy shirt, bead necklace, hoop earrings and headband Hostin Nez. 1914 Carl (Karl) E. Moon (American, 1878 - 1948) Inscribed recto mount in ink: "Hostin Nez." Markings: Blind stamp recto print: "C [encircled]/ 1914 KARL MOON". Image: 42.9 × 34.1 cm (16 7/8 × 13 7/16 in.) Acquired by The J. Paul Getty Museum in 1984 Another one is part of the collection at The Smithsonian National Museum of The American Indian - National Mall, Washington, DC Hostin Nnāez or Nez - Diné (Najavo) Described as: Portrait of Hostin Nnāez or Nez, a Diné (Navajo) man (same individual as in N31712, T006151). This image was published in "The Century Magazine," Oct. 1907, with caption "Pedrite, A Navajo Youth." An original NMAI catalog description identified this individual as "Pedro Bagay." Taken by Carl Moon in studio between 1905-1907. Series Title: Diné (Navajo) Collection Title: Fred Harvey Company collection of Carl Moon Southwest photographs. Described as: Portrait of Hostin Nez, a Diné (Navajo) man, copyright 1912. A different image (N31715, T006159) of this same man was published in "The Century Magazine," Oct. 1907, with caption "Pedrite, A Navajo Youth." Taken by Carl Moon in a studio between 1905-1907. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden has different versions of this artwork by Carl (Karl) Moon: Moon, Carl, 1878-1948 - Hostin Nnāez or Nez. Navajo. Moon, Carl, 1878-1948 - Hostin Naez. Navajo. Moon, Carl, 1878-1948 - The Call. Naez. Navajo.
  • Creator:
    Carl Moon (Photographer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Navajo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: 1914
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Overall condition is good, minor weaving on photo and slight discoloration spots. Please view all images for an accurate condition view. Sold As Is.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2746 - Lot 111721stDibs: LU1796238084392

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