Early photographs
Edward S. Curtis
(1868-1952)
Chelly Cañon- Navaho
1904
Large original photogravure
The North American Indian
Vol. I, Portfolio plate n°28
Dimensions :
Plate: 13 ¾ in. x 17 ¼ in. (35 cm x 44 cm)
Frame: 25¼ in. x 29¼ in. (64.5 cm x 74.5 cm)
Curtis Canon of Chelly/ Galerie Flak
On hold
This is one of the most iconic photographs by Edward Curtis.
here is Curtis caption :
A wonderfully scenic spot is this in northeastern Arizona, in the heart of the Navaho country - one of their strongholds, in fact.
Cañon de Chelly exhibits evidences of having been occupied by a considerable number of people in former times, as in every niche at every side are seen the cliff perched
ruins of former villages.
here is Curtis caption :
A wonderfully scenic spot is this in northeastern Arizona, in the heart of the Navaho country - one of their strongholds, in fact.
Cañon de Chelly exhibits evidences of having been occupied by a considerable number of people in former times, as in every niche at every side are seen the cliff perched
ruins of former villages.
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