Who painted Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers?

Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1904.

Where can I see Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers?

Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers

Edward S. Curtis , 1904

Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.36.25
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 XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1904. It is part of a larger portfolio and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts three individuals from the Acoma Pueblo community carrying large clay jars on their backs in a rocky canyon. The scene suggests their role as water carriers, capturing a moment of their daily activity near a shallow pool of water.

Technique & Style

The photograph showcases Curtis's skill in capturing the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality in the rocky landscape. The uneven lighting highlights the textures of the rocks and the figures, adding to the overall visual impact.