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Portfolio I, Plate 33: Navaho Flocks

Edward S. Curtis

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 33: Navaho Flocks 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 photo shows a flock of sheep scattered across a dry, grassy hillside. The animals are mostly white with thick wool, some grazing, others standing still. In the background, rocky cliffs rise up, giving the scene a rugged, open feel. The photo’s title, *Navaho Flocks*, hints it was made to document life among the Navajo people. The artist used a technique that focuses on light and shadow to create depth. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.