Gold-toned Printing-out prints (more commonly known as albumen prints) are Curtis’ earliest and scarcest master exhibition prints. This handful of exquisite prints was printed in or proximal to 1900, when Curtis made his watershed journey to the Montana Plains to witness one of the final Piegan Sundances. It is likely Curtis printed these images himself, …
With a legacy half rooted in myth, it is of no surprise that the Chiricahua Apache leader Geronimo caught the eyes of both Edward Curtis and Andy Warhol, two esteemed artists in their own right. Geronimo was born near the Gila River headwaters in New Mexico and became a warrior after his mother, wife, and …
VFA Presents Andrew Bolam, Cutting-edge American Wildlife Painter Artist’s Reception to be held at the gallery on August 21 from 5 to 9 pm Andrew Bolam is a contemporary wildlife painter whose star has risen exponentially in recent years. Far from an overnight sensation, Bolam’s artistic portfolio reveals that since the ’90s he has produced …
If you’re familiar with Edward Curtis’ project, “The North American Indian”, you may have seen vintage photographs of Native Americans wearing medals and adornments around their neck. Have you ever wondered about the significance of such metals? There is still some controversy over the use and impact of ‘peace metals’ in furthering diplomatic relationships between …
Atsina This tribe conducted five ceremonies that were of distinct religious character. A very influential portion of them were intended to amuse as well, and they differed greatly by theme, but were very similar in their initiation and delegation. These ceremonies were executed by a member of one of the companies. “While all men whose …
There are many parallels in the lives of Vincent Van Gogh and Edward Sheriff Curtis. Both men died practically unknown and penniless, but their work was saved by family. Both displayed genius in their craft, pursued it with passion and continued against crushing psychological odds. Both had a view of the world far greater than …
A Facelift for Le Grande Dame of Aspen and the Entrance to Valley Fine Art Let’s face it, any Grande Dame who is 131 years old may need some work done. Her resplendent interior, with glowing wood textures and royal hues, was marvelously remodeled in 2015/2016 and updated with modern conveniences and a rejuvenated historicity. …
These rare maps, photographs, and documents will take you on a visual tour through Aspen in the late 1880s. Give your house a sense of place with a beautiful map or hand-drawn survey. One important, original drawing from 1891 is “Town Site of Aspen,” from the estate of John H. Marks, which shows all …
NOTES FROM “THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN” BY EDAWRD S. CURTIS VOLUME VI – NOTES ON INDIAN MUSIC “In the course of transcribing Indian melodies from phonographic cylinders for Volumes VI, VII, and VIII, one of the first things to impress me was the impossibility of representing these melodies accurately by means of our normal musical …
Valley Fine Art Hosts Reception to Benefit the Curtis Legacy Foundation Opening reception February 14 & 15 from 5 to 9pm at the gallery Aspen is home to the most thorough collection of Edward S. Curtis photographs in the West. This unique and rare collection is a draw for collectors and historians alike. Mark your …