Edward S. Curtis
(1868 - 1952)
Apache Girl, 1906
platinum print
Copyright blind stamp, at lower left on print recto: COPYRIGHTED 1906 BY E.S. CURTIS
In negative at lower left on print recto: X1862-06

Negative Date: 1906
Print Date: 1906
Apache, Southwest

This photograph is a rare and unusual Curtis platinum print. It is estimated that fewer than three or four exist. This is a more direct portrait than is typical for Curtis.
7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. (19.37 x 13.97 cm.), Single Mount: 8 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. (20.64 x 14.61 cm.)
Edward Curtis Studio
Private Collection(s)
The Christopher G. Cardozo Collection, 1998

Publication History - Image:
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Volume 1, Facing page 32
The North American Indian Republication Custom Edition, Christopher Cardozo Fine Art, 2014, Volume 1, Facing page 32
The North American Indian Republication Custom Edition, Christopher Cardozo Fine Art, 2017, Volume 1, Facing page 32

The print and original mount are in very good to excellent condition overall. A formal, detailed condition report is available upon request.

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