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Photographer creates a modern take on Civil War-era portraits

 
 

There is something special about looking at historical portraits, including those from the American Civil War. You can look at a wide range of Civil War-era portraits at the Library of Congress, in fact. The Atlantic has compiled a list of the 50 most powerful images from the Civil War, including some portraits....

Preserving the past: Edward S. Curtis and his storied portraits of Native Americans

 
 

Updated on December 5: Added information about "Rediscovering Genius: The Works of Edward S. Curtis" show

November is National American Indian Heritage Month, and as such it seems particularly appropriate to take a moment to look at the legacy of American photographer Edward S. Curtis.

Edward S. Curtis was an...