Portfolio XVI, Plate 545: Iahla ("Willow") - Taos
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portfolio XVI, Plate 545: Iahla ("Willow") - Taos is a 1905 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a person wrapped in a light cloth draped over their head. Their face is serious, with deep lines around the eyes and mouth. The lighting is soft, mostly on one side, leaving the other side in shadow. The photo was taken in 1905 and is part of a series by the photographer. Notice how the light and shadow create a strong contrast—this is called *chiaroscuro*. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and dark to shape faces.
Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) was an American artist.
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