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Portfolio IV, Plates 111-118, 120-149, by Edward S. Curtis, 1906

Portfolio IV, Plates 111-118, 120-149

Edward S. Curtis

1906

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portfolio IV, Plates 111-118, 120-149 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 is a black-and-white portrait of a person in profile. They’re wearing a feathered headdress and what looks like traditional clothing with beaded details. Their face is turned slightly away, and the lighting makes their features stand out sharply. The photo looks like it was taken from life, not painted. The artist focused on the person’s dignity and the intricate patterns on their clothing. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this piece in person.

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