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Edward Curtis

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Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) dedicated over 30 years to documenting the indigenous peoples of North America. His monumental work, The North American Indian, comprises more than 2,200 photogravure images published between 1907 and 1930. Art Source Collective holds one of four known volumes of original prints struck from the original plates, representing 228 photographs of extraordinary historical and artistic significance.

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Title page of The North American Indian, Volume I, by Edward S. Curtis

Title page of The North American Indian, Volume I. Art Source Collective holds one of four known complete sets of photogravures pulled from the original copper plates.

Art Source Collective is proud to offer original Edward Curtis photogravure prints from one of four known volumes of prints made from the original copper plates. These rare photographs document indigenous peoples of North America with remarkable artistry and sensitivity.

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