Edward Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist best known for documenting the lives and cultures of Native American tribes in the early 20th century. Often called the “Shadow Catcher”, Curtis dedicated over 30 years to capturing the quickly...
Red Hawk, Oglala Lakota Biography Red Hawk on horseback, circa 1905. Red Hawk. Oglala Lakota. Born 1854. First war-party in 1865 under Crazy Horse, against troops. Led an unsuccessful war-party at 22 years old against Shoshone. First coup...
Slow Bull, Oglala Lakota Biography A portrait of Slow Bull, an Oglala Lakota Native American. Slow Bull. Oglala Lakota. Born in 1844. First war-party at fourteen, under Red Cloud, against Crow (ie. Apsáalooke / Absaroka / Apsaroke). Engaged in...
A Warm Welcome to Edward Curtis Photos This site is devoted to the stunning portrait and landscape photography of Edward S. Curtis. For the average collector or those who simply want to enjoy his prints on their walls, Curtis’ original photographs...