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Portfolio XVI, Plate 572: An Acoma Woman

Edward S. Curtis

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portfolio XVI, Plate 572: An Acoma Woman 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 is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a serious expression. She’s wearing a dark shawl draped over her head, leaving her face mostly visible. Around her neck, she has several layers of beaded necklaces that catch the light. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with a soft, slightly faded quality. The title even says it’s from a 1904 portfolio. If you like this style, check out *The Cleveland Museum of Art*.