Edward S. Curtis
(1868-1952)
Edward Sheriff Curtis (February 19, 1868 – October 19, 1952; sometimes given as Edward Sherriff Curtis) was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and Native American people. Sometimes referred to as the "Shadow Catcher", Curtis traveled the United States to document and record the dwindling ways of life of various native tribes through photographs and audio recordings.
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A 30-year-long project documenting over 80 Native American tribes, showcasing traditional customs and lifeways through sepia-toned photogravures.
Books
The North American Indian: The Complete Portfolios
- TASCHEN, 2015
Edward S. Curtis
- TASCHEN, 2012
Edward Sheriff Curtis
- Phaidon, 2008
Edward S. Curtis
- TASCHEN, 2006
Edward S. Curtis: The Women
- Bulfinch, 2005
Edward S. Curtis: One Hundred Masterworks
- Prestel, 2015
Edward S. Curtis: Events Beyond Words
- Prestel, 1970
Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian
- Simon & Schuster, 2000
Edward S. Curtis Portraits: The Many Faces of the Native Americans
- Chartwell Books, 2021
The North American Indians: A Selection of Photographs by Edward S. Curtis
- Aperture, 2005
The Many Faces of Edward Sherriff Curtis: Portraits and Stories from Native North America
- Gilcrease Museum, 2006
Edward S. Curtis Above the Medicine Line: Portraits of Aboriginal Life in the Canadian West
- Heritage House, 2010
The North American Indian
- TASCHEN, 2007
The North American Indian
- Legare Street Press, 1970