Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952); Canyon de Chelly;

Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Canyon de Chelly, 1904 Hand-colored platinum print, likely printed before 1918; dated '1904' in the negative, signed in ink and the photographer's Seattle studio blindstamp on the image, framed in an original Curtis Studio frame, a Curtis Studio (4th and University) label on the reverse; accompanied by its original dark brown paper mount. 12 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (30.8 x 38.4 cm.) mount 13 1/8 x 16 in. (33.3 x 40.6 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store, Eugene, Oregon Acquired from the above by the present owner Note Hand-colored photographs from Edward Curtis's monumental series The North American Indian are extremely rare. In the present work, Canyon de Chelly, located on Navajo land in northeastern Arizona, presents a dramatic backdrop for a line of riders on horseback as they travel across the flat desert. The vivid coloration in the present work infuses a dramatic sense of depth to the composition. This platinum print is presented in its Curtis Studio frame that features a Curtis Studio label, printed with the 4th and University address in Seattle, adhered to its reverse. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing