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Portfolio III, Plate 119: In the Bad Lands

Edward S. Curtis , 1904

Portfolio III, Plate 119: In the Bad Lands, by Edward S. Curtis, 1904
Portfolio III, Plate 119: In the Bad Lands, by Edward S. Curtis, 1904

Portfolio III, Plate 119: In the Bad Lands 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 119: In the Bad Lands is a work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1904, and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts three horsemen traversing a desolate, rocky terrain characterized by jagged cliffs and deep shadows, evoking a sense of isolation and harsh environment.

Technique & Style

Curtis employed shading techniques to convey the dramatic and rugged qualities of the landscape, accentuated by a dark and stormy sky.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

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

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