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Portfolio XII, Plate 412: The Hopi Maiden, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905

Portfolio XII, Plate 412: The Hopi Maiden

Edward S. Curtis

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portfolio XII, Plate 412: The Hopi Maiden 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 portrait presents a close-up view of a woman's face, her head turned to the left. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a light-colored top with a high neckline. A dark garment is draped over her shoulders. The image is rendered in shades of gray, with the woman's face and clothing depicted in varying tones. The background is a lighter gray, providing a subtle contrast to the subject. The Hopi Maiden, created by Edward S. Curtis in 1905, is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the art movement of chiaroscuro.

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