Portfolio XVI, Plate 568: Acoma Water Carriers
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows three people in a rocky canyon. They’re carrying large clay jars on their backs, walking near a shallow pool of water. The rock walls tower over them, and the light hits the ground unevenly, making shadows stretch long. The title says these are "water carriers" from Acoma, a Pueblo community. The way the light and dark play across the scene makes the rocks look almost three-dimensional. Check out *The Cleveland Museum of Art* to see this image in person.
