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Portfolio III, Plate 119: In the Bad Lands

Edward S. Curtis

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio III, Plate 119: In the Bad Lands 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 shows three people on horseback riding through a dry, rocky landscape. The terrain is jagged and barren, with towering cliffs and deep shadows. The sky above is dark and stormy, adding to the sense of isolation. The title says "In the Bad Lands," which suggests this is a harsh, remote area. The artist used shading to make the scene feel dramatic and rugged. Next, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this one.