Portret van Bear’s Teeth 1908

"Portret van Bear’s Teeth," a 1908 photogravure by Edward Sheriff Curtis, is a powerful portrait of a Native American man. Curtis was known for his photographic documentation of Native American cultures, often presenting his subjects in traditional dress and settings. The image showcases the subject's weathered face and piercing gaze, conveying a sense of strength and dignity. Curtis's work, while visually captivating, was often criticized for romanticizing and idealizing Native American cultures. Despite this, his photographs remain important historical records of a vanishing way of life.