Geronimo-Apache, 1905

This is the quintessential portrait of one of the greatest leaders and warriors in American history, taken by one of the greatest practitioners in the history of the photographic medium. Powerful and compelling, it is arguably the single most important image from Curtis’ thirty-year odyssey and the forty to fifty thousand negatives he created while photographing the North American Indian. Hundreds of notable portraits exist of Geronimo, yet this photo, perhaps more than any other, captures the dignity and representation of his Apache roots. The headpiece and staff the celebrated leader selected for this portrait were symbols of his cultural patrimony, worn with pride when in his community, and in defiance during his internment at Fort Sill.

Lighting, composition, and subject matter all contribute to making this a great work of art that transcends both photography and the Native American subject matter. It is believed that only 6-10 examples of this highly sought-after Geronimo platinum print exist. In terms of condition and print quality, this is possible the finest example in existence. Chris Cardozo valued this print among the most important he ever collected, as an enduring work of art that still moves viewers over one hundred years after it was made.

They come in these four sizes: 11×14″, 16×20″, 20×24″ & 30×40″