Portfolio IX, Plates 293- 328
1906
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1906
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portfolio IX, Plates 293- 328 is a 1906 by Edward S. Curtis, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This photo shows a person standing in a forest. They’re barefoot, wearing a skirt made of woven material, and holding a small object in their hand. Tall trees and thick bushes fill the background, and the lighting is soft, like a cloudy day. The title calls this person a "Primitive Quinault," which might mean they’re from a specific group. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, based on the style. If you’re curious about how photos like this were made, look up chiaroscuro.
Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) was an American artist.
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