Portfolio II, Plate 75: Getting Water-Havasupai
1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portfolio II, Plate 75: Getting Water-Havasupai is a 1903 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image depicts a woman sitting on the ground beside a body of water, holding a gourd in her hands. She is dressed in a long, dark-colored garment and has long hair. The background features a rocky cliffside with sparse vegetation. The woman's attire and the natural setting suggest a connection to the outdoors and a possible cultural or traditional context. The image appears to be a photograph, with a sepia tone that adds a sense of age and nostalgia. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the image. To learn more about this artist's work, explore the portfolio of Edward S. Curtis.
Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) was an American artist.
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