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Portfolio I, Plate 19: The Lost Trail-Apache

Edward S. Curtis

1903

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 19: The Lost Trail-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 photo shows four people riding horses across dry, grassy land. They’re dressed in long coats and hats, with one person pointing ahead. The horses look strong, and the ground is covered in short plants. The sky is pale, and the hills in the background are flat and brown. The title says it’s about the Apache people on a trail. The artist took this photo in 1903, trying to document their way of life. Next, check out Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952) to see more of his work.