Open full image Pin

Portfolio I, Plate 30: At the Shrine-Navaho

Edward S. Curtis

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 30: At the Shrine-Navaho 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

In the image, four individuals are shown standing in a desert landscape, surrounded by a pile of rocks and a horse. The people are dressed in traditional clothing, with one person sitting on the horse and the others standing nearby. The scene is set against a backdrop of sparse vegetation and a clear sky. The image appears to be a historical photograph, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era. The people and the landscape are depicted in a realistic and detailed manner, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).