Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Prayer to the Stars, 1908 Orotone, probably printed before 1920; signed in the negative, presented in its original Curtis Studio batwing-style frame, the Curtis Studio, Seattle, credit label and description legend on the reverse. 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (34.3 x 26.7 cm.) frame 19 x 16 in. (48.3 x 40.6 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance The Rainbow Man, Santa Fe Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996 Literature Marah Ellis Ryan, The Flute of the Gods (New York, 1909), cover and pp. 128-9 Note The original Curtis Studio label adhered to the reverse of the frame notes: 'This picture was made as one of the illustrations to Marah Ellis Ryan's novel, 'The Flute of the Gods,' showing the devotee as he reaches out his hands in supplication to his brothers the stars. It possesses in an unusual degree the real spirit of invocation.' So poignant was this particular image that Ryan chose it for the illustrated inset on the cover of the first edition. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing