Description
This classic Curtis image was made in the heart of the Bad Lands of South Dakota. The subject is Red Hawk who was born 1854 and was a fierce warrior who ultimately engaged in 20 battles, including the Custer fight in 1876. This lyrical image is widely considered to be Curtis’ most important and beautiful Great Plains peopled landscape. Curtis loved the visual and metaphorical qualities of water, and the goldtone, more than any other photographic medium, conveys the beauty of water as an aesthetic element. The compelling composition and subject matter have helped keep this, one of Curtis’ most sought after images compelling nearly one hundred years after it was made.
- Photographed in 1905
- Produced using the original glass plate negative, and Curtis’ preferred print process
- Luminosity and three-dimensionality, unequaled by any other photographic medium
- Limited edition with a certificate of authenticity
- Available in three sizes
- Ready to hang
8 x 10″ – $1200
14″ x 17″ – $3,500
18″ x 22″ – $7,500
