Portfolio I, Plate 35: Hastobíga-Navaho Medicine-Man

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Portfolio I, Plate 35: Hastobíga-Navaho Medicine-Man 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 image depicts a man with a solemn expression, his face partially shaded. He wears a headband wrapped around his forehead, and a dark robe with a white striped garment underneath. His hands are crossed in front of him, with his right hand resting on his left. The background is a dark, muted color. The man's attire and the style of the image suggest a traditional or cultural setting, possibly from the early 20th century. The use of shadows and lighting adds depth to the portrait, drawing attention to the subject's features. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).