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Portfolio III, Plate 110: The Mountain-Sheep Hunter

Edward S. Curtis , 1904

Portfolio III, Plate 110: The Mountain-Sheep Hunter, by Edward S. Curtis, 1904
Portfolio III, Plate 110: The Mountain-Sheep Hunter, by Edward S. Curtis, 1904

Portfolio III, Plate 110: The Mountain-Sheep Hunter is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Portfolio III, Plate 110: The Mountain-Sheep Hunter, created by Edward S. Curtis in 1904, is a photograph housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The image depicts a solitary figure on a rocky ridge, distinguished by warm, heavy attire and a rifle, set against a soft, hazy backdrop of muted earth tones.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, identified as a Mountain-Sheep Hunter, is implied to be engaged in hunting or tracking activities. The attire, including a hooded garment, and the rifle suggest adaptation to a harsh, cold environment, emphasizing the hunter's resilience and purpose.

Technique & Style

Curtis employs a contrast between the sharply defined figure and a softly focused, muted landscape, achieved through photographic techniques of the time. This contrast highlights the hunter's presence while evoking the vastness and serenity of the natural setting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1904, the photograph is part of Curtis's Portfolio III. It is currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, accessible for public viewing.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) was an American artist.

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