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Portfolio I, Plate 22: Jicarilla Maiden

Edward S. Curtis

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 22: Jicarilla Maiden is a 1904 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1904
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a young woman. She’s wearing large beaded necklaces and earrings, with a striped pattern on her dress. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s looking straight ahead with a calm expression. The photo has a soft, shadowy quality that makes her face stand out. The artist focused on her jewelry and clothing to show her culture. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting style works.