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Portfolio I, Plate 34: The Blanket Weaver-Navaho

Edward S. Curtis

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 34: The Blanket Weaver-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

This photo shows a person sitting under a shelter made of wood and fabric. They’re weaving something on a loom, with a tree and a thatched roof behind them. The ground is dirt, and the whole scene looks quiet and still. The title says this is a "Blanket Weaver-Navaho," meaning the person is likely Navajo. The photo was taken in 1904, so it captures a moment from over a century ago. Check out Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952) to see more of his work.