Who painted Portfolio XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan?

Portfolio XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1905.

Where can I see Portfolio XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan?

Portfolio XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan

Edward S. Curtis , 1905

Portfolio XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.203.37.15
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 XVII, Plate 594: Washing Wheat - San Juan is a photograph by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1905, and is part of a collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman kneeling on a stone near a stream, washing wheat in shallow water, surrounded by trees and reeds. The scene represents a moment of traditional Native American life, although it may have been staged to conform to Curtis's idealized vision.

Technique & Style

Curtis's work is characterized by its attention to detail and composition, capturing the interplay of sunlight and natural surroundings.

Context

This photograph is part of Curtis's extensive 20-volume project documenting Native American life across North America, resulting in over 10,000 images that influenced early 20th-century perceptions of Native cultures.