Who painted Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman?

Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1899.

Where can I see Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman?

Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman?

Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman

Edward S. Curtis , 1899

Portfolio IX, Plate 321: Lummi Woman 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.: 1995.203.29.29
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 321: Lummi Woman is a work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1899 and held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a Lummi woman in profile, facing left, with a braided hairstyle and a textured upper-body garment, conveying quiet dignity and introspection.

Technique & Style

Rendered in sepia tone, the work employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with the subject's face and hair emerging from shadows.