Edward Sheriff Curtis | Spencer Museum of Art

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Place of Birth: Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Birth: February 16, 1868

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: October 19, 1952

Active Country: United States

Works of Art: 111

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Qa'hila - Koprino

Qa'hila - Koprino, 1914

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Atsina war-party

Atsina war-party, 1908

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Ready for Okipe buffalo dance - Mandan

Ready for Okipe buffalo dance - Mandan, 1908

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Cree fishing camp

Cree fishing camp, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Ka'ni - Sarsi

Ka'ni - Sarsi, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Blackfoot war-bonnet

Blackfoot war-bonnet, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Cree canoe

A Cree canoe, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Mawinehikis - "Tries-to-excel" - Cree

Mawinehikis - "Tries-to-excel" - Cree, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Astanihkyi - "Come-singing" - Blood

Astanihkyi - "Come-singing" - Blood, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Itsipstsinikyi - "Kills-inside" - Piegan

Itsipstsinikyi - "Kills-inside" - Piegan, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Sarsi woman

A Sarsi woman, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Berry-pickers in camp - Chipewyan

Berry-pickers in camp - Chipewyan, 1926

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Girl and jar - San Ildefonso

Girl and jar - San Ildefonso, 1905

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Shores of Nootka

The Shores of Nootka, 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Nimkish Village at Alert Bay, B.C.

Nimkish Village at Alert Bay, B.C., 1914

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Preparing Cedar Bark (Nakoaktok)

Preparing Cedar Bark (Nakoaktok), 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Waiting for the Seal

Waiting for the Seal, 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Harpooning

Harpooning, 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Nimkish Village at Alert Bay, B.C.

Nimkish Village at Alert Bay, B.C., 1914

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Octopus Catcher (Qagyuhl)

The Octopus Catcher (Qagyuhl), 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Ready for the Cast (Qagyuhl)

Ready for the Cast (Qagyuhl), 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Gathering Seaweed

Gathering Seaweed, 1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Sailing (Qagyuhl)

Sailing (Qagyuhl), 1914

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Tenaktak Canoes

Tenaktak Canoes, 1914

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Nootka Man

A Nootka Man, 1915

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Woman and Child - Nunivak, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Oath - Apsaroke

The Oath - Apsaroke, 1908

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Travaux - Piegan

Travaux - Piegan, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Mussel Gatherer

The Mussel Gatherer, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Rush Gatherer - Kutenai

The Rush Gatherer - Kutenai, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Blanket Weaver - Navaho

The Blanket Weaver - Navaho, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Kwakiutl House-Frame

Kwakiutl House-Frame, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Kótsuis and Hóhhuq - Nakoaktok

Kótsuis and Hóhhuq - Nakoaktok, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Princess Angeline

Princess Angeline, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Apió-Mita ("White Dog") - Blood

Apió-Mita ("White Dog") - Blood, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Waíhusiwa - A Zuñi Kyáqimâssi

Waíhusiwa - A Zuñi Kyáqimâssi, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Qahátika Girl

Qahátika Girl, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Wife of Modog Henry - Klamath

Wife of Modog Henry - Klamath, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Hleástunuh - Skokomish

Hleástunuh - Skokomish, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Old Cheyenne

The Old Cheyenne, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Ogalala Woman

Ogalala Woman, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Porcupine - Cheyenne

Porcupine - Cheyenne, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Black Belly - Cheyenne

Black Belly - Cheyenne, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Cheyenne Girl

Cheyenne Girl, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Whaler

The Whaler, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Whaler - Makah

The Whaler - Makah, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Nootka Method of Spearing

Nootka Method of Spearing, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Nakoaktok Chief's Daughter

A Nakoaktok Chief's Daughter, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Hesquiat Root Digger

Hesquiat Root Digger, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Heavy Load - Sioux

A Heavy Load - Sioux, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Waiting in the Forest - Cheyenne

Waiting in the Forest - Cheyenne, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Vanishing Race - Navaho

The Vanishing Race - Navaho, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Mountain Fastness - Apsaroke

A Mountain Fastness - Apsaroke, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Basket Maker

Basket Maker, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Pomo Seed-Gathering Utensils

Pomo Seed-Gathering Utensils, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Washing Wheat - San Juan

Washing Wheat - San Juan, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Apache Reaper

The Apache Reaper, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Walpi

Walpi, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Load of Fuel - Zuñi

A Load of Fuel - Zuñi, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Corner of Zuñi

A Corner of Zuñi, 1972

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Antelopes and Snakes at Oraibi, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Zuñi Girls at the River

Zuñi Girls at the River, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Hopi Girl

A Hopi Girl, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Watching the Dancers

Watching the Dancers, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Andrés Cañon

Andrés Cañon, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), An Apache Babe

An Apache Babe, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Apache-Land

Apache-Land, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), As It Was in the Old Days

As It Was in the Old Days, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Hupa Trout-Trap

Hupa Trout-Trap, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Canoe of Tules - Pomo

Canoe of Tules - Pomo, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), On Spokane River

On Spokane River, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Pima Ki

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Assiniboin Mother and Child

Assiniboin Mother and Child, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Winter - Apsaroke

Winter - Apsaroke, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), On the Little Bighorn - Apsaroke

On the Little Bighorn - Apsaroke, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Fishing Camp - Lake Pomo

Fishing Camp - Lake Pomo, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Assiniboin Hunter

Assiniboin Hunter, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Offering - San Ildefonso

The Offering - San Ildefonso, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Nez Percé Babe

Nez Percé Babe, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Chief Joseph - Nez Percé

Chief Joseph - Nez Percé, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), New Chest - Piegan

New Chest - Piegan, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Hopi Man

A Hopi Man, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Clayquot Girl

Clayquot Girl, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Cree Woman

A Cree Woman, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Bear Bull - Blackfoot

Bear Bull - Blackfoot, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Horse Capture - Atsina

Horse Capture - Atsina, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Bear's Teeth - Arikara

Bear's Teeth - Arikara, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Hopi Mother

A Hopi Mother, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Son of the Desert - Navaho

A Son of the Desert - Navaho, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Potter Mixing Clay

The Potter Mixing Clay, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Storm - Apache

The Storm - Apache, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Blackfoot Travois

A Blackfoot Travois, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), An Idle Hour - Piegan

An Idle Hour - Piegan, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Kutenai Duck Hunter

Kutenai Duck Hunter, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Piegan Encampment

Piegan Encampment, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Wichita Grass-House

Wichita Grass-House, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Gathering Tules - Lake Pomo

Gathering Tules - Lake Pomo, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Mono Home

A Mono Home, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), On the Shores at Nootka

On the Shores at Nootka, 1972

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A Haida Chief's Tomb at Yan, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Homeward

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Nootka Man

A Nootka Man, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Cheyenne Type

A Cheyenne Type, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Wishham Girl

Wishham Girl, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), A Zuñi Governor

A Zuñi Governor, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Red Cloud - Ogalala

Red Cloud - Ogalala, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Mósa - Mohave

Mósa - Mohave, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Geronimo - Apache

Geronimo - Apache, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Three Chiefs - Piegan

The Three Chiefs - Piegan, 1972

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Three Chiefs - Piegan

The Three Chiefs - Piegan, circa 1900

Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), The Morning Bath - Apache (plate 14)

The Morning Bath - Apache (plate 14), circa 1906

Exhibitions: 10

Likeness: Portrait Photographs from the Collection

Thomas Southall, curator

1980

Art with a Mission: Objects of the Arts and Crafts Movement

Pat Fidler, curator

1991

Early Topographic and Documentary Photography

Thomas Southall, curator

1978–1979

Land and Its Uses: Photographs from the Collection

John Pultz, curator

1994

Photography Between the Wars: A Survey of American and European Photography 1920-1940

Brett Knappe, curator

2006

Teaching Gallery: Photographic Stimuli of Indigenous Americans

2014

Native American Heritage Month

Aidan Graybill, curator

2020

The Obvious and Beyond: Photographs from the Spencer Museum Collection

Robert Hickerson, curator
Luke Jordan, curator

1992

Photographs from the Collection 1840-1940

John Pultz, curator

2003–2004

Climate Change at the Poles

Kate Meyer, curator
Jennifer Talbott, curator
Angela Watts, curator

2009