Who painted Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1905.

Where can I see Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé

Edward S. Curtis , 1905

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.28.2
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 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1905. It is part of a larger portfolio and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a Nez Percé man, Yellow Bull, wearing traditional attire including a feathered headdress and beaded headband. He holds a pipe, conveying a sense of dignity and cultural heritage.

Technique & Style

The image is a black-and-white photograph characterized by its formal, posed composition. Curtis's use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail capture the subject's serious expression and traditional clothing.