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Framed Print : Leads the Wolf, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Leads the Wolf, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Leads the Wolf, c1908. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Crow man
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1908 Absaroka American West Anthropology Apsaalooke Apsaroke Crow Crow People Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology Indians Indigenous People Montana Montana United States Of America North America North American Photographic Plains Indian Tribal Tribe Tribesman Tribespeople Typical
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse's Edward S. Curtis Collection, featuring the iconic portrait of Leads the Wolf (c1908). Captured by renowned photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis, this captivating image showcases the powerful gaze and traditional attire of a Crow man. The high-quality print is meticulously framed in a sleek and elegant design, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office. Bring the rich history and cultural heritage of the American West into your space with this exquisite piece from Media Storehouse.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Leads the Wolf, c1908 - A Glimpse into Crow Culture
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph taken by Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1908, we are transported to the vast plains of America's West. The image features a head-and-shoulders portrait of a distinguished Crow man known as Leads the Wolf. With his intense gaze fixed upon the camera lens, he exudes an air of strength and resilience that is emblematic of his indigenous heritage.
Leads the Wolf stands as a testament to Curtis' dedication to capturing and preserving Native American culture during a time when it was rapidly changing. As one of the most renowned photographers and ethnographers of his era, Curtis sought to document various tribes across North America with great respect and admiration.
The attire worn by Leads the Wolf reflects both traditional Crow clothing and early 20th-century fashion trends. His meticulously crafted garments showcase intricate beadwork, feathers, and other adornments that speak volumes about Crow craftsmanship and artistic expression.
This photograph is part of Curtis' monumental project titled "The North American Indian," which aimed to create an extensive visual record encompassing over eighty different tribes. It now resides within the Library of Congress collection, serving as an invaluable resource for researchers studying anthropology, ethnology, history, and beyond.
As we contemplate this striking image today, we are reminded not only of Leads the Wolf's individuality but also his representation of an entire community steeped in rich cultural traditions. Through Curtis' lens, we gain insight into a world that existed long before our own—a world where indigenous peoples thrived on these very lands we call home.
Let us cherish this photographic treasure as a bridge between past generations and our present understanding—an enduring reminder that diversity should be celebrated while honoring those who came before us.
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