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Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache

Edward S. Curtis

1903

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 11: Story Telling-Apache is a 1903 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1903
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sepia-toned scene shows a group of people outdoors near rocky cliffs and trees. Two riders on horses stand to the left, facing three others who sit on the ground to the right. The riders wear long coats and hats, while the seated people lean against rocks, one holding a stick. Smoke rises near the seated group, and the whole image feels quiet and still. The title says this is "Story Telling-Apache," hinting the seated people might be sharing a tale. The photo’s grainy, faded look makes it feel like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.