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Herman Cohen Stuart

Tronies: A Surprising Link Between Edward S. Curtis and the Art of Painting

Some of Curtis's portraits bear a resemblance to "tronies," which were 17th-century paintings by artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens.

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Shawnee Real Bird

Shadow Catcher - Reunion with My Apsáalooke Ancestors

I realize this is Timber Leader's very first time seeing an image of his uncle and grandfather; they breathe life into him.

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Tamara Stands and Looks Back - Spotted Tail

Chief John Spotted Tail: "Legacy Returned" and The Tale of Two Families

Chief John Spotted Tail exudes strength and dignity, adorned in traditional regalia including a warrior shirt and headdress.

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Tim Greyhavens

New Book about The North American Indian is Filled with Data and Facts

Since the rediscovery of Edward Curtis's work in the 1970s, scholars, collectors, and others have published at least 65 English-language...

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