Portfolio III, Plate 80: An Oasis on the Bad Lands

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Portfolio III, Plate 80: An Oasis on the Bad Lands is a 1905 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1905
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows a person riding a white horse by a small water hole in dry grass. The rider faces away, wearing traditional clothing and a feathered headdress. The sky is flat and light, with rolling hills in the distance. The title calls this spot an "oasis in the bad lands," hinting at a harsh but hopeful scene. The photo was made in 1905 by someone documenting life in remote areas. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.