early life and career
david francis barry was a 19th-century photographer of the american west, born on march 6, 1854, in honeoye falls, new york. he moved with his family to otsego, wisconsin, and later to columbus, where he assisted an itinerant photographer named orlando scott goff. in 1871, goff relocated to yankton, dakota territory, and barry joined him in 1878 as an apprentice. over time, their partnership grew, and barry became a skilled photographer in his own right.photographic legacy
between 1878 and 1883, barry traveled throughout the plains, capturing photographs of famous lakota people notables such as sitting bull, rain-in-the-face, gall (phizi), and john grass. his work earned him the nickname "little shadow catcher" among the lakota people. barry's photographs are now considered an important part of american history, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of native american communities during the 19th century.personal life and later years
barry married margaret "patty" young in chicago on march 27, 1884, and the couple remained childless. after returning to wisconsin in 1890, barry operated a successful gallery in superior until his death on march 6, 1934. for more information about david francis barry's life and work, visit david francis barry or wikipedia.notable works and collections
some of barry's notable works can be found in the collections of the rockwell museum of western art and the staedtische galerie im lenbachhaus. these museums showcase a range of american western art, including paintings by franz marc and alexej georgewitsch von jawlensky. to explore more about these artists and their works, visit rockwell museum of western art or staedtische galerie im lenbachhaus.- key dates: march 6, 1854 (born), march 27, 1884 (married), march 6, 1934 (died)
- notable works: photographs of lakota people notables, including sitting bull and rain-in-the-face
- museums: rockwell museum of western art and staedtische galerie im lenbachhaus
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In which historical period did David Francis Barry work?
David Francis Barry worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
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