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Portfolio VIII, Plate 262: Nez Percé Warrior

Edward S. Curtis

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portfolio VIII, Plate 262: Nez Percé Warrior is a 1905 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1905
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a Native American warrior. He wears a feathered headdress and a dark robe over a white shirt. The background is dark, which helps the warrior stand out. The warrior's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. His headdress has many feathers, and his robe is draped over his shoulders. The painting is done in a way that makes the warrior look strong and important. The Cleveland Museum of Art has many other paintings like this one. You might want to look at more of their collection to see other portraits of Native American warriors.