Artwork

Portfolio III, Plate 86

Portfolio III, Plate 86, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905
Portfolio III, Plate 86, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905

Portfolio III, Plate 86 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.

About this work

Overview

Portfolio III, Plate 86 / A Gray Day in the Bad Lands is a photograph by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1905. It is part of a larger collection held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two figures cloaked in dark robes seated on a rocky outcropping, gazing out at a desolate landscape. The title references the Bad Lands, suggesting a harsh environment. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and isolation.

Technique & Style

The photograph is rendered in sepia tone, lending a muted, subdued quality to the image. This tonality contributes to the overall atmosphere of quiet contemplation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

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

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