Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

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Edward S. Curtis - After the Snow - Vintage Photogravure - Volume, 12.5 x 9.5 inches - This image is of a Lakota tipi tucked into the trees on a snowy day. The Sioux used tipis because they were easily portable and they were a generally nomadic people (to follow the buffalo). The construction consisted of a framework of about 15 poles covered in tanned buffalo skins. Each had a smoke hole at the top with two flaps to regulate the draft. <br> <br>This photogravure was taken by Edward Curtis for his North American Indian Project and now is on display in our Aspen Art Gallery. <br> <br>Provenance: Original Subscription Set #59. George D. Barron, Rye, NY
Title:
After the Snow
Date:
1908
Size:
Volume, 12.5 x 9.5 inches
Medium:
Vintage Photogravure
 
This image is of a Lakota tipi tucked into the trees on a snowy day. The Sioux used tipis because they were easily portable and they were a generally nomadic people (to follow the buffalo). The construction consisted of a framework of about 15 poles covered in tanned buffalo skins. Each had a smoke hole at the top with two flaps to regulate the draft.

This photogravure was taken by Edward Curtis for his North American Indian Project and now is on display in our Aspen Art Gallery.

Provenance: Original Subscription Set #59. George D. Barron, Rye, NY
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