Who painted Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache?

Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1903.

Where can I see Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache?

Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache

Edward S. Curtis , 1903

Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.21.11
Credit line: Presented by Mrs. James H. Hoyt, Elton Hoyt, II, and Mrs. Amasa Stone Mather in memory of James H. Hoyt

About this work

Overview

Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1903. It is a sepia-toned image held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a group of people outdoors, with two mounted riders facing three seated individuals near rocky cliffs and trees. The title suggests the seated figures are engaged in storytelling, evoking a sense of Apache cultural practice.

Technique & Style

The photograph's sepia tone and grainy texture contribute to a nostalgic, timeless quality, as if capturing a moment from the past. The image's quiet, still atmosphere is enhanced by the soft, muted rendering of the scene.