Suquamish Woman 1899

"Suquamish Woman" is a striking photogravure by Edward S. Curtis, taken in 1899. The image depicts a young Native American woman from the Suquamish tribe, her gaze steady and direct. Curtis was known for his work documenting Native American cultures, and this photograph embodies his desire to capture the dignity and resilience of Indigenous peoples. The photograph, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, is an important example of early 20th-century portraiture and anthropological photography.