Dancing to Restore an Eclipsed Moon - Qáagyuhl [Plate 355]

1914

Edward Sheriff Curtis

Associated Names
Edward Sheriff Curtis

Artist, American, 1868 - 1952

This is a photograph of a group of dancers moving across a landscape. The image shows figures in motion, silhouetted against the sky. The figures are engaged in a rhythmic activity, with raised arms and objects resembling sticks or tools. Dust is stirred up from the ground, adding to the sense of movement. The sepia tone of the photograph lends a timeless quality, and the composition is balanced with the figures positioned diagonally.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir

  • Dimensions

    image: 28.9 x 38.1 cm (11 3/8 x 15 in.)
    sheet: 56.3 x 45 cm (22 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.163.5.25

  • Volume Title

    The North American Indian [Volume Ten]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a woman painting a basket. She has a concentrated expression, dark hair, and wears a woven garment. She has a nose ring and several bracelets on her wrist. The basket features detailed patterns. The background has a textured surface.

Painting a Hat - Nakoaktok [Plate 329]

Edward Sheriff Curtis

1914

This is a photograph of a page titled "The North American Indian: List of Large Plates Supplementing Volume Ten." The image displays numbered entries with brief descriptions of photographs or illustrations related to North American Indigenous culture, including entries like "540 THE FIRE-DRILL—KOSKIMO" and "541 MASKED DANCERS IN THE INTERIOR OF A KWAKIUTL HOUSE". The text is arranged in two columns and printed in a traditional serif font, with some headings in a larger and bolder typeface. The paper has a slightly aged appearance and a visible border on the left side.

The North American Indian [Volume Ten]

Edward Sheriff Curtis

1914

The image shows two totem poles in front of a wooden building with stairs and windows. The totem poles feature a bird at the top. The color of the totem poles is muted in shades of brown and cream. The material is carved wood with intricate details and patterns. The totem poles are tall, slightly taller than the building's roof. Each totem has various animal forms, contributing to its storytelling presence in a forested area.

Carved Posts at Alert Bay [Plate 330]

Edward Sheriff Curtis

1914

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mitchell and Nancy Steir, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Engraved on plate upper left: Plate 355; lower left: DANCING TO RESTORE AN ECLIPSED MOON - QAGYUHL; lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis; lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

Wikidata ID

Q64147247

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