Portfolio VI, Plate 193: Travaux--Piegan
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image depicts a group of people on horseback, with a line of horses stretching across the landscape. The riders are dressed in dark clothing, and some of them are holding long poles or spears. The horses are walking through a field of tall grass, with a few hills visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of movement and activity, with the horses and riders seemingly in motion. The use of dark colors and the muted tones of the landscape add to the sense of drama and energy. The image is a striking example of the work of Edward S. Curtis, an American photographer known for his portraits of Native American tribes. To learn more about Curtis's work, explore the artist: Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).
