Portfolio XVI, Plate 571: At the Old Well of Acoma

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Portfolio XVI, Plate 571: At the Old Well of Acoma is a 1904 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1904
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows a quiet moment by a rocky well. A person sits on the edge, dressed in dark clothes with a light scarf. Nearby, a donkey stands, and two metal pots sit on the ground. The water in the well is still, reflecting the dim light. The title says this is "At the Old Well of Acoma," a place tied to Native American history. The photo feels calm, like a snapshot of daily life long ago. If you like this, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art—they hold the original.