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Portfolio XVI, Plates 544- 579

Edward S. Curtis

1914

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Portfolio XVI, Plates 544- 579 is a 1914 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1914
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image depicts a serene scene of two women standing in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and foliage. The woman on the left is holding a large pot above her head, while the woman on the right is carrying a smaller pot on her head. Both women are dressed in long skirts and tops, with their hair covered by headscarves. The image is rendered in a sepia tone, which adds to the sense of nostalgia and timelessness. The women's faces are not clearly visible, but their postures and expressions convey a sense of quiet dignity and strength. This image is part of a larger portfolio, Portfolio XVI, Plates 544- 579, created by Edward S. Curtis between 1904 and 1925. To learn more about Curtis' work, you can explore his art at The Cleveland Museum of Art.