“OASIS
IN THE BADLANDS” 1905
This classic Curtis image was made in the heart of the Bad Lands
of South Dakota. The subject is the sub-chief Red Hawk who was born
1854 and participated in his first war party in 1865 with Crazy
Horse against U.S. army troops. He was a fierce warrior and ultimately
engaged in 20 battles, including the Custer fight in 1876. This
lyrical image is widely considered to be Curtis’ most important
and beautiful Great Plains peopled landscape. Curtis loved the visual
and metaphorical qualities of water, and the goldtone, more than
any other photographic medium, conveys the beauty of water as an
aesthetic element. The compelling composition and subject matter
have helped this remain one of Curtis’ most sought after and
beautiful images, nearly one hundred years after it was originally
made.
Prints for this project employ a secret, proprietary printing
process. Also, see edition detail images. Learn more >
Image Size: 21" x 27"
Paper Size: 28" x 34"
Edition 285
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