EDWARD CURTIS "Navajos Riding Through Canyon de Chelly" Print
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Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer known for his extensive and influential work documenting the lives and cultures of Native American tribes. "Navajos Riding Through Canyon de Chelly" is one of his significant photographs.Canyon de Chelly is a prominent natural sandstone formation located in Arizona, and it has historical and cultural significance to the Navajo people. In this photograph, Curtis captured a scene of Navajo individuals on horseback as they navigate the striking and picturesque landscape of Canyon de Chelly.Edward Curtis' photographic project, "The North American Indian," was a monumental and ambitious effort to document and preserve the traditions, cultures, and ways of life of Native American tribes. "Navajos Riding Through Canyon de Chelly" is a part of this extensive body of work, and it remains a powerful representation of the Navajo people and their relationship with their ancestral lands. Curtis' contributions to ethnographic photography are celebrated for their historical and cultural significance.
Measures 12x10 inches
Measures 12x10 inches
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EDWARD CURTIS "Navajos Riding Through Canyon de Chelly" Print
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