Who painted Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1899.

Where can I see Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type

Edward S. Curtis , 1899

Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type is a work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.29.16
Credit line: Presented by Mrs. James H. Hoyt, Elton Hoyt, II, and Mrs. Amasa Stone Mather in memory of James H. Hoyt

About this work

The painting is called Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type. It was made by Edward S. Curtis in 1899. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this work, which is a portrait, and it's related to Impressionism and Realism, two styles that focus on showing life as it is, with Impressionism often using light and color to create a sense of movement. You can learn more about Impressionism.

Overview

Portfolio IX, Plate 308: Puget Sound Type is a work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1899, and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

This portrait represents a 'Puget Sound Type', likely depicting an individual from the region around Puget Sound, suggesting an ethnographic or documentary interest.

Technique & Style

The work is associated with Impressionism and Realism, styles characterized by their focus on representing life accurately, with Impressionism distinguished by its use of light and color to convey a sense of movement.