This image is illustrated in Portfolio III of Curtis’ The North American Indian book set.

This classic Curtis image was made in the heart of the Bad Lands of South Dakota. The subject is Red Hawk, the Dakota sub-chief who was born 1854. He participated in his first war party in 1865, with Crazy Horse, against U.S. army troops. He was a fierce warrior and ultimately engaged in 20 battles, including the Custer fight in 1876. This image is realized here in the platinum photographic process. Curtis’ platinum prints are considered his highest for of expression and comprise well under half a percent of extant Curtis prints. This image is signed in ink at the lower right corner. In the lower left corner is Curtis’ negative information, “300-05”, meaning that this was the 300th negative created in 1905. Also in the lower left corner is the blind-stamp, “Copyrighted 1905, by E. S. Curtis”. This lyrical image is widely considered to be Curtis’ most important and beautiful Great Plains landscape. The compelling composition and subject matter have helped keep this, one of Curtis’ most sought after images, compelling over one hundred years since it was made.

This print is in excellent physical condition with a very faint glue stain at the upper, middle print margin. Mounted on vintage, original presentation, backing paper. The print has been professionally conserved.Shipping and insurance costs will be added to the price and must be paid for by the buyer. Minnesota buyers must pay appropriate local sales tax. International clients are responsible for their VAT and other Custom's specific charges. Please contact us with any questions.