Prayer to the Stars
Artist
Edward Sheriff Curtis
(American, 1868-1952)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1909
MediumOrotone
DimensionsOverall, Frame: 25 1/2 × 21 3/4 in. (64.8 × 55.2 cm)
Overall, Image: 16 1/4 × 13 1/4 in. (41.3 × 33.7 cm)
Overall, Image: 16 1/4 × 13 1/4 in. (41.3 × 33.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert W. Lisle, M.D.
Object number91.114
Not on view
DescriptionThis is an orotone photograph. Made as an illustration for Marah Ellis Ryan's novel, The Flute of the Gods, it shows the devotee reaching out his hands in supplication to his brothers the stars.Label TextEdward S. Curtis American, 1868–1952 Prayer to the Stars, ca. 1909 Orotone (gold-toned photograph) Gift of Robert W. Lisle 91.114 Exhibition History"A History of Photography: 15 Years at the Chrysler Museum," The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va., September 11, 1993 - March 6, 1994. "Silver Images: The Photography Collection at 25," Alice R. and Sol B. Frank Photo Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va., November 5, 2003 - August 2004. "Photographic Histories," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, May 10 - August 17, 2014.
