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Portfolio VI, Plates 184- 219

Edward S. Curtis

1906

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio VI, Plates 184- 219 is a 1906 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1906
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows four people on horseback by a dry riverbed. The landscape is wide-open, with rolling hills and sparse grass. Three of the horses are standing while one grazes. The riders wear long shirts and feathered headdresses, and one holds a bundle on their back. The light is soft, making the scene look calm and quiet. The photo feels like a moment frozen in time, far from busy cities. If you like this kind of work, look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).