Title: Chief Joseph Nez Perce Antique Archival Print By by Edward Curtis
Shipping: $29.00
Artist: N/A
Period: 20th Century
History: Art
Origin: North America > United States
Condition: Very Good
Item Date: N/A
Item ID: 608
Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé is widely considered to be one of the most important tribal leaders of the 19th century. He became close friends with Edward Curtis and this friendship was critical to Curtis’ later success in gaining the trust of numerous other tribes. Joseph’s pride, nobility and tragic experiences that he and his people suffered are all evident on his face. After eluding the U.S. Calvary for nearly two years he was finally subdued and proclaimed the words that became famous: “I will fight no more forever
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ethnologist renowned for his extensive work documenting the lives and cultures of Native American tribes in the early 20th century. Beginning his ambitious project in 1906 with the support of financier J.P. Morgan, Curtis spent over 20 years photographing and recording the customs, traditions, and everyday life of more than 80 tribes. His work, culminating in the monumental 20-volume series "The North American Indian," is considered one of the most significant ethnographic records of Native American cultures. Curtis's dedication to preserving this heritage has left an enduring legacy in both photography and anthropology.
