Artwork

Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux

Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905
Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905

Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux 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

This painting shows a group of four people on horseback in a grassy field with a small stream running through it.

This painting shows a group of four people on horseback in a grassy field with a small stream running through it. The riders are dressed in traditional Native American clothing and are facing away from the viewer.

The scene is depicted in a sepia tone, which gives it a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).

Overview

Portfolio III, Plate 95: In the Land of the Sioux is a work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1905, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts four Native American riders on horseback in a serene landscape, facing away from the viewer, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

Technique & Style

Rendered in sepia tone, the scene employs chiaroscuro to convey depth and dimensionality, lending a nostalgic and timeless quality to the image.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

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

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