Portfolio IV, Plate 139: Upshaw--Apsaroke
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portfolio IV, Plate 139: Upshaw--Apsaroke is a 1905 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This portrait shows a man with a solemn expression, wearing a headdress adorned with long white feathers. He has a necklace made of multiple strands of white beads around his neck, and his right hand is visible in the foreground. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a natural setting. The man's attire and accessories suggest that he is from a specific cultural or tribal group, although the exact details are not immediately clear. The artist's use of a sepia-toned medium adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).
Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) was an American artist.
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