Portfolio VI, Plate 208: A Piegan Dandy
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white photo of a man sitting still. He’s wearing a detailed outfit with beaded patterns, a feathered headdress, and necklaces. His face has a calm expression, and his hands rest on his knees. The photo was taken by a famous photographer trying to document Indigenous life. Notice how the lighting makes his face stand out sharply against the dark background. Look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952) next to see more of his work.
