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Portfolio IV, Plate 147: Apsaroke War Group

Edward S. Curtis

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern History Painting

Dominant colour

Portfolio IV, Plate 147: Apsaroke War Group 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 sepia-toned photo shows three men on horseback in a rugged landscape. One man rides with a long bow slung over his shoulder, another stands tall in a feathered headdress, and the third holds the reins of both horses. The horses look strong, and the scene feels wild, with rocky ground and sparse trees. The title says "Apsaroke War Group," which suggests these men might be part of a specific cultural group. The photo’s grainy, faded look comes from an old printing method called *photogravure*—it makes the image feel like a piece of history. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this photo in person.