Who painted Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1901.

Where can I see Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type

Edward S. Curtis , 1901

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.29.27
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

Overview

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type is a black-and-white work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1901.

Subject & Meaning

The work is a portrait of a man in profile, with a serious expression, turned away from the viewer. He wears a dark coat with a thick fur collar, suggesting a connection to a cold climate.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth. Shading is used to distinguish the subject's face from the background, while the fur collar is rendered in a way that conveys its texture and weight.

History & Provenance

The work is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.