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Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136, by Edward S. Curtis, 1906

Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136

Edward S. Curtis

1906

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136 is a 1906 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?
1906
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image presents a sepia-toned photograph of a man standing in a field, dressed in a white cloth wrapped around his waist and a necklace adorned with feathers. He grasps a long stick in his right hand and holds a chain with a skull at the end in his left hand. The background features a vast, open field under a clear sky. The man's attire and accessories suggest a connection to a specific culture or tradition, although the exact context is not immediately apparent. The photograph's sepia tone adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the scene. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the portfolio of Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).

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