National Museum of Natural History
Vanishing Race and Other Illusions: A New Look at the Work of Edward Curtis
March 4, 1982 – April 15, 1982
Edward Curtis has long been considered the leading documentary photographer of the North American Indian. While acknowledging his contribution to art photography, this exhibition offers new evidence that Curtis presented a highly romanticized view of the American Indian in the early 20th century.
On view are 115 original prints and gravures from the Smithsonian and other collections. Also on view are darkroom equipment, retouching tools, photo-engraving material, and artifacts from the Denver Art Museum.
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