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Portfolio I, Plate 15: Apache Nalin

Edward S. Curtis

1903

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 15: Apache Nalin 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 is a black-and-white portrait of a person with long, straight hair pulled back. They’re wearing a dark coat over a beaded necklace with round, shiny pendants. The lighting makes their face stand out against a plain background. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago—maybe early 1900s. The beads and style suggest traditional clothing, but it’s not clear where or why this was made. If you like this kind of portrait, check out Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).