Portfolio XVII, Plate 596: Ambrosio Martínez - San Juan

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Portfolio XVII, Plate 596: Ambrosio Martínez - San Juan is a 1905 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1905
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a close-up portrait of a man with long, straight hair tied back. He wears a light-colored shirt with small dots and a dark collar, plus a beaded necklace. His expression is serious, and the lighting makes his face stand out against a dark background. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with a soft, faded quality. The name "Ambrosio Martínez - San Juan" is written at the bottom. Check out the work of Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952) for more portraits like this.