Showrooms

3 Cheshire Street

London E2 6ED

England

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) As It Was In The Old Days, 1927

Creator: Edward S. Curtis
Offered by: Kulik Selzer

Description
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952)
Title: As It Was In The Old Days
Plate: 652
Portfolio: Volume 19
Printer: Suffolk Eng. Co. Cambridge Mass
Medium: Photogravure
Date: 1927
Dimensions:
Sheet: W 21 ½ H 17 6/16
Image: W15 ½ H 11 ¼

This image captures a serene scene of a herd of bison grazing on the open plains, symbolising the deep connection between Native American communities and the natural world which Curtis tirelessly strove to convey in his work.

The title reflects Curtis's drive to preserve the heritage of these communities during a time of rapid modernisation and significant change, to capture this moment of American tribes and their relationship to the land before it was, as he put it, ‘lost forever’.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Paper
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1927
Styles / Movements:	Western
Incollect Reference #:	788120

Dimensions

W.	17.3 in;	H.	21.5 in;
W.	43.94 cm;	H.	54.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kulik Selzer specializes in curating modern libraries on visual culture and design, as well as sourcing exceptional pieces of modern design and decorative arts. Viewings are available by appointment at our showrooms in London and Rancho Santa Fe. Contact us at 858.269.2422 or email babette@kulikselzer.com.