Who painted Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1903.

Where can I see Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé

Edward S. Curtis , 1903

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.28.1
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 VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1903.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Chief Joseph, a Nez Percé leader, with a stern expression, dressed in traditional attire including a fur vest, necklaces, and earrings, and holding a staff or spear, conveying dignity and authority.

Technique & Style

Curtis used a dark background to emphasize the subject's features, capturing his likeness and character through a formal, posed portrait.

History & Provenance

The photograph is part of a portfolio by Curtis and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.