Artwork

Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136

Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136, by Edward S. Curtis, 1906
Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136, by Edward S. Curtis, 1906

Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136 is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The man's attire and accessories suggest a connection to a specific culture or tradition, although the exact context is not immediately apparent.

This image presents a sepia-toned photograph of a man standing in a field, dressed in a white cloth wrapped around his waist and a necklace adorned with feathers. He grasps a long stick in his right hand and holds a chain with a skull at the end in his left hand. The background features a vast, open field under a clear sky.

The man's attire and accessories suggest a connection to a specific culture or tradition, although the exact context is not immediately apparent. The photograph's sepia tone adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the scene.

For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the portfolio of Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).

Overview

Portfolio III, Plates 76-110, 119, 136 is a photographic portfolio by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1906. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this work.

Subject & Meaning

One of the photographs in the portfolio depicts a man in a field, wearing a waist cloth and feathered necklace, holding a staff and a chain with a skull. His attire and accessories imply a cultural or traditional significance, though the specific context is not immediately clear.

Technique & Style

The photograph is rendered in sepia tone, lending a nostalgic and timeless quality to the image. This tonal choice was likely a deliberate artistic decision to evoke a particular atmosphere or mood.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

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

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