Who painted Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1899.

Where can I see Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi Type

Edward S. Curtis , 1899

Portfolio IX, Plate 320: Lummi 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.: 1995.203.29.28
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 320: Lummi Type is a black-and-white photographic portrait by Edward S. Curtis, dated to 1899, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a person of Lummi descent with understated yet dignified presence, characterized by a calm and serious expression. Adornments include a fur collar and beaded necklace, highlighting cultural attire.

Technique & Style

Curtis employed simple, soft lighting to emphasize the subject's facial features, set against a dark, nondescript background, utilizing a contrast reminiscent of chiaroscuro to create depth and focus.

History & Provenance

Created in 1899 as part of Curtis's extensive documentary project on Indigenous peoples, the photograph is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.