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Signature of Edward S. Curtis

Edward S. Curtis

American photographer (1868-1952)

† 1952 · Artists · Photographer in the permanent collections of National Gallery of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art; cross-wiki notability: 26 language Wikipedias
In the collections of
National Gallery of Art · Metropolitan Museum of Art · Cleveland Museum of Art
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Edward S. Curtis was born on February 16, 1868 in Whitewater and died on October 19, 1952 in Whittier, aged 84. Recorded occupations: photographer, anthropologist, explorer, film director, screenwriter and ethnologist. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “Edward S. Curtis's self-portrait”.

At a glance
Born
February 16, 1868 · Whitewater
Died
October 19, 1952 · Whittier
Age at death
84
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
photographer, anthropologist, explorer, film director, screenwriter, ethnologist
Notable works
Edward S. Curtis's self-portrait
Wikipedia editions
26 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Edward S. Curtis's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Public-domain signature; photographer deceased since 1952 (>50 yr): no copyright or right-of-publicity exposure. Works held by 3 major museums.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q433128 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Edward S. Curtis on Wikipedia.

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