1. 2 Aug


    The Sketch (1902). Beatrice Baxter Ruhl in Newport, Rhode Island. Photograph by Gertrude Käsebier (American, 1852–1934). Ruhl was a writer who had at least 5 books published and was a painter of moderate talent. Unlike her contemporaries, Käsebier focused more on the expression and individuality of the person than the costumes and customs. Käsebier sometimes removed genuine ceremonial articles or props from a sitter in order to concentrate on the face or stature of the person.

    The Sketch (1902). Beatrice Baxter Ruhl in Newport, Rhode Island. Photograph by Gertrude Käsebier (American, 1852–1934).

    Ruhl was a writer who had at least 5 books published and was a painter of moderate talent.

    Unlike her contemporaries, Käsebier focused more on the expression and individuality of the person than the costumes and customs. Käsebier sometimes removed genuine ceremonial articles or props from a sitter in order to concentrate on the face or stature of the person.

     

  2. 23 Jul


    Zitkala-Sa photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c.1900. Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (1876-1938), better known by her pen name, Zitkala-Sa (Dakota: translates to “Red Bird”), was a Yankton Dakota writer, editor, musician, teacher and political activist. Co-composed the first American Indian opera, The Sun Dance (composed in romantic style based on Ute and Sioux themes), 1913. Founded the National Council of American Indians in 1926. Gertrude Käsebier (American, 1852–1934) was known for her evocative images of motherhood, her powerful portraits of Native Americans and her promotion of photography as a career for women.

    Zitkala-Sa photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c.1900.

    Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (1876-1938), better known by her pen name, Zitkala-Sa (Dakota: translates to “Red Bird”), was a Yankton Dakota writer, editor, musician, teacher and political activist. Co-composed the first American Indian opera, The Sun Dance (composed in romantic style based on Ute and Sioux themes), 1913. Founded the National Council of American Indians in 1926.

    Gertrude Käsebier (American, 1852–1934) was known for her evocative images of motherhood, her powerful portraits of Native Americans and her promotion of photography as a career for women.