Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952)
1909
Photogravure signed in the plate, presentation print on bifold folder, handmade laid paper
Image 8⅜ in. x 5⅝ in.
Provenance: Christopher Cardozo collection, Minneapolis
This 1909 photogravure titled Signal Fire to the Mountain Gods is a presentation print issued on a bifold folder of handmade laid paper, signed by Curtis in the plate, and accompanied by an original holiday greeting card from Curtis himself. The image depicts a figure beside a fire on a rocky outcrop, rendered in the atmospheric tonal register characteristic of Curtis's pictorialist approach to Native American photography. The presentation format on handmade laid paper distinguishes this from standard portfolio plates, indicating it was produced as a special issue for gift or correspondence purposes rather than as part of the regular subscription volumes.
The accompanying original Curtis holiday greeting card adds significant documentary and personal interest to the piece, representing a direct material connection to Curtis and his practice of cultivating relationships with subscribers and patrons. From the Christopher Cardozo collection, Minneapolis, the world's leading Curtis archive in private hands.
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Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952)
1909
Photogravure signed in the plate, presentation print on bifold folder, handmade laid paper
Image 8⅜ in. x 5⅝ in.
Provenance: Christopher Cardozo collection, Minneapolis
This 1909 photogravure titled Signal Fire to the Mountain Gods is a presentation print issued on a bifold folder of handmade laid paper, signed by Curtis in the plate, and accompanied by an original holiday greeting card from Curtis himself. The image depicts a figure beside a fire on a rocky outcrop, rendered in the atmospheric tonal register characteristic of Curtis's pictorialist approach to Native American photography. The presentation format on handmade laid paper distinguishes this from standard portfolio plates, indicating it was produced as a special issue for gift or correspondence purposes rather than as part of the regular subscription volumes.
The accompanying original Curtis holiday greeting card adds significant documentary and personal interest to the piece, representing a direct material connection to Curtis and his practice of cultivating relationships with subscribers and patrons. From the Christopher Cardozo collection, Minneapolis, the world's leading Curtis archive in private hands.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
