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Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux

Edward S. Curtis

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux 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 painting shows a group of four people on horseback in a grassy field with a small stream running through it. The riders are dressed in traditional Native American clothing and are facing away from the viewer. The scene is depicted in a sepia tone, which gives it a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).