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Portfolio XII, Plate 429: A Walpi Snake Priest

Edward S. Curtis

1900

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio XII, Plate 429: A Walpi Snake Priest is a 1900 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1900
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is called Portfolio XII, Plate 429: A Walpi Snake Priest. It was made by Edward S. Curtis in 1900. The title suggests it's about a specific person, a priest from Walpi, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into a particular culture. You can learn more about this kind of artwork at The Cleveland Museum of Art.